Baltimore, Maryland vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 103.5% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $203,505 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
468% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Baltimore, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  614.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher