Lubbock, Texas vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 130.2% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $179,584 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
410% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Lubbock, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.2% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  512.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  112.7% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher