Palo Alto, California vs. South Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Pasadena, California is 48.3% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $362,130 in South Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Pasadena, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in South Pasadena
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. South Pasadena, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, South Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower