What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Pasadena, California?

Median Home Cost is 20% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Pasadena, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Pasadena, California should increase to $65,662 in San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PASADENA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

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 $65,662 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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Food

11.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

69.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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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

Cost of Food

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Pasadena, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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