Cherokee, Iowa vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 159.9% more expensive than Cherokee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $207,888 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cherokee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Cherokee, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
742% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Cherokee, Iowa
Cherokee, IA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Cherokee, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.9% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  764.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  165.8% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher