Birmingham, Alabama vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 145.4% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $122,721 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
910% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.4% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,146.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  75.9% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher