Houston, Texas vs. South Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Pasadena, California is 134.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $234,450 in South Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Pasadena, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
516% more expensive in South Pasadena
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. South Pasadena, CA
Compared to Houston, South Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.5% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  549.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher