Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 107.4% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $130,641 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Knoxville, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.4% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  370.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  90.1% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher