Costa Mesa, California vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 4.5% more expensive than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $67,106 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Costa Mesa, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower