Pasadena, California vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 56.5% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $32,656 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Pasadena, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  60.6% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower