Mission Viejo, California vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 9.2% more expensive than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $54,615 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Mission Viejo, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower