Pasadena, California vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 45.6% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $78,821 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Dallas
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Pasadena, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher