New Brunswick, New Jersey vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 61.8% more expensive than New Brunswick, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $80,923 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Pasadena
than in New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to New Brunswick, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower