Salary Comparison
Natural Sciences Managers: Pasadena vs Oklahoma City
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$171,620/yr
Oklahoma City, OK
$91,080/yr
Our recommendation: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena offers $3,244 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
Oklahoma City
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$171,620
$91,080
+$80,540
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,440
$5,541
+$4,899
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
138
76
+62 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,700
$2,045
+$1,655
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$1,080
+$1,270
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,740
$3,496
+$3,244
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.82×
2.71×
+0.11×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.