Oakland, California vs. Pasadena, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, Texas is 48.2% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $37,168 in Pasadena, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, Texas is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Pasadena
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Pasadena, TX
Compared to Oakland, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower