What is a pro or con of living in Pasadena, Californiacompared to Fairfield, California?

Median Home Cost is 68% more expensive in Pasadena.

What salary do I need to live in Pasadena, California copmared to Fairfield, California?

A salary of $125,000 in Fairfield, California should increase to $171,529 in Pasadena, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FAIRFIELD vs. PASADENA
Cost of Living Comparison

Fairfield, California vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 37.2% more expensive than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $171,529 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Fairfield, California

Fairfield, CA vs. Pasadena, CA

Compared to Fairfield, Pasadena is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

78.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.8% lower

Commute

33.2% higher

Health

22.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Fairfield, California vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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