Alhambra, California vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 11.5% more expensive than Alhambra, California.

You would need a salary of $83,643 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alhambra, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Alhambra, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Alhambra, California
Alhambra, CA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Alhambra, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower