Palo Alto, California vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 57.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $42,930 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Pasadena
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower