Madison, Wisconsin vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 83.2% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $197,225 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Madison, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.2% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  81.2% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower