Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Pasadena, California


The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 57.1% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $117,794 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Pasadena, CA
Compared to Columbia, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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