Mason, Ohio vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 76.4% more expensive than Mason, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $211,738 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Mason, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Mason, Ohio
Mason, OH vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Mason, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.4% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  66.5% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower