Pasadena, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 132.9% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $121,128 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  132.9% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher