Salary Comparison
Lodging Managers: Chico vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Chico, CA
$68,419/yr
Pasadena, CA
$78,140/yr
Our recommendation: Chico, CA
Chico offers $676 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Chico
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$68,419
$78,140
$9,721
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,162
$4,754
$592
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
138
-47 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,432
$3,700
$1,268
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$2,350
$1,000
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,730
$1,054
+$676
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.71×
1.28×
+0.43×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
4/10 (Tight)
+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.