San Carlos, California vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 41.9% cheaper than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $69,719 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is cheaper than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Pasadena
than in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, CA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to San Carlos, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% lower
      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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower