Pasadena, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 46.3% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $168,291 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
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  46.3% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.2% higher
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