Atlanta, Georgia vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 69.8% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $144,360 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Atlanta, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.8% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  215.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  26.7% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher