Pasadena, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 9.7% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $69,089 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Seattle
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Pasadena, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.9% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher