Renton, Washington vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 28.5% more expensive than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $154,191 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Renton, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.3% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower