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

Median Home Cost is 35% more expensive in South Pasadena.

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

A salary of $180,000 in Irvine, California should increase to $222,540 in South 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.

IRVINE vs. SOUTH PASADENA
Cost of Living Comparison

Irvine, California vs. South Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Pasadena, California is 23.6% more expensive than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $222,540 in South Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in South Pasadena
than in Irvine, California

Irvine, CA vs. South Pasadena, CA

Compared to Irvine, South Pasadena is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

39.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.5% higher

Commute

43.4% higher

Health

7.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Irvine, California vs. South Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Irvine, CA vs. South Pasadena, CA

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