Poway, California vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 6.2% more expensive than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $53,116 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Poway, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower