Salary Comparison
Physicians: Mcallen vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Mcallen, TX
$147,985/yr
Pasadena, CA
$77,840/yr
Our recommendation: Mcallen, TX
Mcallen offers $6,139 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Mcallen
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$147,985
$77,840
+$70,145
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,002
$4,735
+$4,267
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
68
138
-70 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,828
$3,700
$1,872
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$920
$2,350
$1,430
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,174
$1,035
+$6,139
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.92×
1.28×
+3.64×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
4/10 (Tight)
+6
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.