Pasadena, California vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 26.5% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $192,332 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher