Arvada, Colorado vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 41.1% more expensive than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $70,539 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Arvada, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower