New York, New York vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 10.2% more expensive than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $55,101 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Pasadena
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to New York, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  32.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower