Salary Comparison
Insulation Workers: Bethlehem vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bethlehem, PA
$54,656/yr
Pasadena, CA
$109,360/yr
Our recommendation: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena offers $2,038 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bethlehem
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$54,656
$109,360
$54,704
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,325
$6,653
$3,328
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
93
138
-45 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,410
$3,700
$1,290
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,386
$2,350
$964
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$915
$2,953
$2,038
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.38×
1.80×
-0.42×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
7/10 (Moderate)
-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.