Salary Comparison
Lodging Managers: Pasadena vs Denver
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$78,140/yr
Denver, CO
$97,740/yr
Our recommendation: Denver, CO
Denver offers $1,922 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
Denver
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$78,140
$97,740
$19,600
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,754
$5,946
$1,192
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
138
111
+27 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,700
$2,970
+$730
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$1,780
+$570
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,054
$2,976
$1,922
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.28×
2.00×
-0.72×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
8/10 (Moderate)
-4
A vs B
Pasadena — Full Details
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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.