Pasadena, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 13.0% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $47,836 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Arlington
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Pasadena, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher