Tempe, Arizona vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 65.0% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $135,307 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Tempe, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
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  65.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  43.8% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
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  Personal
  3.6% higher
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