Salary Comparison
Lawyers: Frederick vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Frederick, MD
$157,619/yr
Pasadena, CA
$205,900/yr
Our recommendation: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena offers $1,958 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Frederick
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$157,619
$205,900
$48,281
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,589
$12,526
$2,937
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
138
-33 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,721
$3,700
$979
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,565
$2,350
$785
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,868
$8,826
$1,958
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.52×
3.39×
+0.13×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+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.