Salary Comparison
Fine Artists: Macon vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Macon, GA
$48,982/yr
Pasadena, CA
$140,660/yr
Our recommendation: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena offers $3,857 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Macon
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$48,982
$140,660
$91,678
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,980
$8,557
$5,577
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
74
138
-64 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,980
$3,700
$1,720
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,020
$2,350
$1,330
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,000
$4,857
$3,857
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.51×
2.31×
-0.80×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-2
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.