Pasadena, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 18.9% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $60,791 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Washington
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Pasadena, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher