Pasadena, California vs. South Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Pasadena, California is 20.5% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $84,354 in South Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Pasadena, California is more expensive than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in South Pasadena
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. South Pasadena, CA
Compared to Pasadena, South Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher