Brownsville, Texas vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 153.1% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $189,850 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
529% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Brownsville, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  153.1% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  826.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  81.7% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.0% higher