Salary Comparison
Materials Scientists: Gulfport vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gulfport, MS
$91,707/yr
Pasadena, CA
$126,240/yr
Our recommendation: Gulfport, MS
Gulfport offers higher purchasing power (10 vs 8/10), giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Gulfport
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$91,707
$126,240
$34,533
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,579
$7,680
$2,101
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
68
138
-70 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,762
$3,700
$1,938
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,013
$2,350
$1,337
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,817
$3,980
$163
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.17×
2.08×
+1.09×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+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.