Alameda, California vs. South Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Pasadena, California is 6.6% more expensive than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $53,310 in South Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Pasadena, California is more expensive than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in South Pasadena
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. South Pasadena, CA
Compared to Alameda, South Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower