Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 42.0% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $86,650 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Silver Spring, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher