Boise City, Idaho vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 59.5% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $191,382 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Boise City, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.5% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  84.0% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher