Salary Comparison
Separating: Mckinney vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Mckinney, TX
$46,280/yr
Pasadena, CA
$61,550/yr
Our recommendation: Mckinney, TX
Mckinney offers $49 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Mckinney
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$46,280
$61,550
$15,270
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,815
$3,744
$929
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
101
138
-37 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,722
$3,700
$978
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,590
$2,350
$760
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$93
$44
+$49
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.03×
1.01×
+0.02×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+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.