Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 73.2% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $161,038 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Charlottesville, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.2% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  116.0% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower