Pasadena, California vs. Folsom, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Folsom, California is 20.1% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $399,354 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folsom, California is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Folsom
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Folsom, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Folsom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher