Highland Park, Illinois vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 44.6% more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $563,907 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Highland Park, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  65.1% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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