Passaic, New Jersey vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 50.6% more expensive than Passaic, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $75,284 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Passaic, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Passaic, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Passaic, New Jersey
Passaic, NJ vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Passaic, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower