Pasadena, California vs. Atherton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atherton, California is 348.5% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $2,242,465 in Atherton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atherton, California is more expensive than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
623% more expensive in Atherton
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Atherton, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Atherton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  348.5% 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
  27.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  666.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  35.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher