Salary Comparison
Firefighters: Eugene vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Eugene, OR
$66,918/yr
Pasadena, CA
$99,210/yr
Our recommendation: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena offers $841 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Eugene
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$66,918
$99,210
$32,292
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,071
$6,035
$1,964
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
138
-42 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,577
$3,700
$1,123
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$2,350
$870
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,494
$2,335
$841
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.58×
1.63×
-0.05×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
6/10 (Moderate)
+0
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.