South Pasadena, California vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 17.0% cheaper than South Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $62,238 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is cheaper than South Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Pasadena
than in South Pasadena, California
South Pasadena, CA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to South Pasadena, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower