Cost of Living Calculator - Brookline, Massachusetts vs Pasadena, California


The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 8.6% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,719 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Pasadena
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs Pasadena, CA
Compared to Brookline, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% lower
      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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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