The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Lodging Managers: Pasadena vs Canton

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Pasadena, CA

$78,140/yr

Take-home$4,754/mo
Disposable$1,054/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Canton, OH

$58,872/yr

Take-home$3,581/mo
Disposable$1,733/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Canton, OH

Canton offers $679 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Pasadena

Canton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$78,140

$58,872

+$19,268

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,754

$3,581

+$1,173

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

138

69

+69 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,700

$1,848

+$1,852

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$2,350

$920

+$1,430

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,054

$1,733

$679

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.28ร—

1.94ร—

-0.66ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

4/10 (Tight)

7/10 (Moderate)

-3

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.