Manhattan, New York vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 16.1% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $629,404 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Pasadena
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Manhattan, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% lower
      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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.6% lower