Santa Barbara, California vs. Pasadena, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, Texas is 58.1% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $20,973 in Pasadena, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, Texas is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Pasadena
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Pasadena, TX
Compared to Santa Barbara, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.1% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower