Salary Comparison
Purchasing Managers: Pasadena vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$142,120/yr
Boston, MA
$170,900/yr
Our recommendation: Boston, MA
Boston offers $1,540 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$142,120
$170,900
$28,780
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,646
$10,396
$1,750
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
138
146
-8 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,700
$3,910
$210
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$2,490
$140
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,946
$6,486
$1,540
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.34×
2.66×
-0.32×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-1
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.