Mill Valley, California vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 32.3% cheaper than Mill Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $50,784 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is cheaper than Mill Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Pasadena
than in Mill Valley, California
Mill Valley, CA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Mill Valley, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% lower
      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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower