Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 59.2% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $254,739 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.2% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  77.9% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher