What is a pro or con of living in Pasadena, Californiacompared to Arlington, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 228% more expensive in Pasadena.

What salary do I need to live in Pasadena, California copmared to Arlington, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in Arlington, Texas should increase to $92,163 in Pasadena, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARLINGTON vs. PASADENA
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Texas vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 84.3% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $92,163 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
228% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Arlington, Texas

Arlington, TX vs. Pasadena, CA

Compared to Arlington, Pasadena is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

84.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

298.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% higher

Commute

35.7% higher

Health

12.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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