Salary Comparison
Natural Sciences Managers: Pasadena vs Sarasota
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$171,620/yr
Sarasota, FL
$105,510/yr
Our recommendation: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena offers $2,810 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
Sarasota
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$171,620
$105,510
+$66,110
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,440
$6,419
+$4,021
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
138
96
+42 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,700
$2,489
+$1,211
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$1,431
+$919
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,740
$3,930
+$2,810
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.82×
2.58×
+0.24×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Pasadena — 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.