Pasadena, California vs. Sammamish, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sammamish, Washington is 13.5% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $85,091 in Sammamish, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sammamish, Washington is more expensive than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Sammamish
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Sammamish, WA
Compared to Pasadena, Sammamish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher