Salary Comparison
Pipelayers: Pasadena vs Plano
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$82,090/yr
Plano, TX
$47,240/yr
Our recommendation: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena offers $1,215 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
Plano
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$82,090
$47,240
+$34,850
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,994
$2,874
+$2,120
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
138
104
+34 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,700
$2,795
+$905
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$1,650
+$700
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,294
$79
+$1,215
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.35×
1.03×
+0.32×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+2
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.