South Pasadena, CA Cost of Living


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South Pasadena cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
South Pasadena, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 161.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 61.7% higher than the U.S. average and 7.9% lower than the average for California.

South Pasadena, CA

Housing costs in South Pasadena?
A typical home costs $1,529,200, which is 352.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 108.5% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in South Pasadena costs $2,630 per month, which is 83.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.3% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford South Pasadena?
To live comfortably in South Pasadena, California, a minimum annual income of $293,040 for a family, and $82,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about South Pasadena?
South Pasadena, CA is an expensive place to live, with a cost of living that is almost 20% higher than the national average. Housing costs are especially high, with median home prices hovering around $850,000 and median rent for a two-bedroom apartment costing around $2,400 per month. In addition to housing costs, South Pasadena residents also have to pay high prices for groceries, transportation, utilities and healthcare. Despite the higher costs of living in South Pasadena, many people are drawn to the area for its excellent schools and proximity to Los Angeles.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSouth PasadenaCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  108.6105.1100
  86.798.3100.0
  460.1234.8100.0
  $1,529,200$733,500$338,100
  98.8%102.4%100.0%
  159.2133.1100.0
  133.8118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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i grew up in south pas, i’m currently 20. this is not a good place for individual expression. the old white people will stare you down no matter what it is that you’re  More

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I lived in South Pasadena from 2000-2009 and I really took it for granted until I moved. I relocated from the Midwest and I initially lived in Culver City for about  More

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Over 15 years ago

Because of the historic nature of the neigborhoods in South Pas, it appears in many films, TV and commercials. Halloween was filmed here, as well as dozens of movies.  More

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