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PASADENA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Pasadena, California vs. San Francisco, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Francisco, California is
31.3%
more expensive
than Pasadena, California.
You would need a salary of
$262,648
in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is
more expensive
than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Pasadena, San Francisco is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
31.3% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Taxes Considered
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Food
11.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
69.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.5% lower
Commute
1.7% higher
Health
32.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
16.2% higher
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