Gardena, California vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 21.2% more expensive than Gardena, California.

You would need a salary of $60,600 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Gardena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Gardena, California
Gardena, CA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Gardena, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower