Pasadena, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 5.2% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $71,125 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher