Lancaster, California vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 61.6% more expensive than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $242,348 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.6% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower