Cost of Living Calculator - Olympia, Washington vs Pasadena, California


The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 66.0% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $705,690 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs Pasadena, CA
Compared to Olympia, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.0% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.8% higher
  Commute
  70.7% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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