What is a pro or con of living in Pasadena, Californiacompared to Buffalo, New York?

Median Home Cost is 400% more expensive in Pasadena.

What salary do I need to live in Pasadena, California copmared to Buffalo, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Buffalo, New York should increase to $104,972 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.

BUFFALO vs. PASADENA
Cost of Living Comparison

Buffalo, New York vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 109.9% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $104,972 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
400% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Buffalo, New York

Buffalo, NY vs. Pasadena, CA

Compared to Buffalo, Pasadena is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

109.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

856.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% lower

Commute

51.9% higher

Health

17.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.3% higher

Cost of Food

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