Cost of Living Calculator - Altadena, California vs South Pasadena, California


The cost of living in South Pasadena, California is 11.4% more expensive than Altadena, California.

You would need a salary of $55,697 in South Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Altadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Pasadena, California is more expensive than Altadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in South Pasadena
than in Altadena, California
Altadena, CA vs South Pasadena, CA
Compared to Altadena, South Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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