Pomona, California vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 34.3% more expensive than Pomona, California.

You would need a salary of $120,911 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pomona, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Pomona, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Pomona, California
Pomona, CA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Pomona, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher