Marion, Iowa vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 119.6% more expensive than Marion, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $109,811 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marion, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Marion, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
341% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Marion, Iowa
Marion, IA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Marion, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.6% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  361.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  117.2% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher