St. Helens, Oregon vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 65.0% more expensive than St. Helens, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $82,504 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Helens, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than St. Helens, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Pasadena
than in St. Helens, Oregon
St. Helens, OR vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to St. Helens, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.0% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% higher
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher