What is a pro or con of living in Pasadena, Californiacompared to Lakewood, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 122% more expensive in Pasadena.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Lakewood, Washington should increase to $77,871 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.

LAKEWOOD vs. PASADENA
Cost of Living Comparison

Lakewood, Washington vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 55.7% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $77,871 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Lakewood, Washington

Lakewood, WA vs. Pasadena, CA

Compared to Lakewood, Pasadena is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

55.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

149.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

45.3% higher

Commute

30.8% higher

Health

1.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Lakewood, Washington vs. Pasadena, California

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