Salary Comparison
Lodging Managers: Reno vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Reno, NV
$71,456/yr
Pasadena, CA
$78,140/yr
Our recommendation: Reno, NV
Reno offers $668 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Reno
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$71,456
$78,140
$6,684
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,347
$4,754
$407
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
98
138
-40 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,625
$3,700
$1,075
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,520
$2,350
$830
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,722
$1,054
+$668
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.66×
1.28×
+0.38×
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.