Pasadena, California vs. Santee, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santee, California is 20.5% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $39,774 in Santee, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santee, California is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Santee
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Santee, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Santee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% lower
      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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher