Pasadena, California vs. Monterey Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey Park, California is 13.1% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $43,461 in Monterey Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey Park, California is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Monterey Park
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Monterey Park, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Monterey Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher