Pasadena, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 5.9% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $47,067 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Monterey
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  65.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower