Pasadena, Maryland vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 44.4% more expensive than Pasadena, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $72,187 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Pasadena, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in San Diego
than in Pasadena, Maryland
Pasadena, MD vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Pasadena, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower