Salary Comparison
Riggers: Bloomington vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bloomington, MN
$67,793/yr
Pasadena, CA
$94,540/yr
Our recommendation: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena offers $482 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bloomington
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$67,793
$94,540
$26,747
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,124
$5,751
$1,627
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
138
-43 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,555
$3,700
$1,145
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$2,350
$900
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,569
$2,051
$482
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.61×
1.55×
+0.06×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
6/10 (Moderate)
+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.