Salary Comparison
Multiple Machine Tool Setters: Jacksonville vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Jacksonville, FL
$45,446/yr
Pasadena, CA
$45,570/yr
Our recommendation: Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville offers $1,228 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Jacksonville
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,446
$45,570
$124
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,765
$2,772
$7
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
92
138
-46 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,465
$3,700
$1,235
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,390
$2,350
$960
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$300
$-928
+$1,228
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.12×
0.75×
+0.37×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
Jacksonville — 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.