Pasadena, California vs. Wellesley, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wellesley, Massachusetts is 27.0% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $63,509 in Wellesley, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wellesley, Massachusetts 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 Wellesley
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Wellesley, MA
Compared to Pasadena, Wellesley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher