Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 77.0% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $92,015 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
397% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Philadelphia, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.0% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  432.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower