Cost of Living Calculator - Grinnell, Iowa vs Pasadena, California


The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 134.6% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $175,949 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
460% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs Pasadena, CA
Compared to Grinnell, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.6% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  491.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  140.3% higher
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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