Kirkland, Washington vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 3.7% more expensive than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,842 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Kirkland, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
40% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Kirkland, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.7% higher
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower