Salary Comparison
Multiple Machine Tool Setters: Concord vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Concord, CA
$45,570/yr
Pasadena, CA
$45,570/yr
Our recommendation: Concord, CA
Concord offers $367 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Concord
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,570
$45,570
+$0
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,772
$2,772
+$0
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
124
138
-14 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,333
$3,700
$367
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,050
$2,350
$300
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-561
$-928
+$367
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.83×
0.75×
+0.08×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
2/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
Concord — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.