Salary Comparison
Separating: Binghamton vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Binghamton, NY
$43,876/yr
Pasadena, CA
$61,550/yr
Our recommendation: Binghamton, NY
Binghamton offers $501 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Binghamton
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$43,876
$61,550
$17,674
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,669
$3,744
$1,075
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
138
-56 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,124
$3,700
$1,576
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,222
$2,350
$1,128
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$545
$44
+$501
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.26×
1.01×
+0.25×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+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.