Salary Comparison
Mathematicians: Lenexa vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lenexa, KS
$120,015/yr
Pasadena, CA
$149,150/yr
Our recommendation: Lenexa, KS
Lenexa offers higher purchasing power (10 vs 8/10), giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Lenexa
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$120,015
$149,150
$29,135
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,301
$9,073
$1,772
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
138
-48 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,332
$3,700
$1,368
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,341
$2,350
$1,009
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,969
$5,373
$404
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.13×
2.45×
+0.68×
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.