Pasadena, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 2.5% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $48,735 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Irvine
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher