What is a pro or con of living in South Pasadena, Californiacompared to Los Angeles, California?

Median Home Cost is 67% more expensive in South Pasadena.

What salary do I need to live in South Pasadena, California copmared to Los Angeles, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Los Angeles, California should increase to $63,536 in South Pasadena, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LOS ANGELES vs. SOUTH PASADENA
Cost of Living Comparison

Los Angeles, California vs. South Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Pasadena, California is 27.1% more expensive than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $63,536 in South Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Pasadena, California is more expensive than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in South Pasadena
than in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, CA vs. South Pasadena, CA

Compared to Los Angeles, South Pasadena is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

74.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.4% higher

Commute

3.7% lower

Health

3.7% lower

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Personal

0.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Los Angeles, California vs. South Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Los Angeles, CA vs. South Pasadena, CA

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