Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, California vs Arvada, Colorado


The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 29.1% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $46,074 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Arvada
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs Arvada, CO
Compared to Pasadena, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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