Columbus, Indiana vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 123.3% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $267,981 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
344% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Columbus, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.3% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  424.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  124.1% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher