Salary Comparison
Lodging Managers: Pasadena vs Wichita
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$78,140/yr
Wichita, KS
$59,740/yr
Our recommendation: Wichita, KS
Wichita offers $675 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
Wichita
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$78,140
$59,740
+$18,400
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,754
$3,634
+$1,120
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
138
71
+67 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,700
$1,905
+$1,795
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$980
+$1,370
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,054
$1,729
$675
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.28×
1.91×
-0.63×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
7/10 (Moderate)
-3
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.