Pasadena, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 9.3% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $72,594 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in New York
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Pasadena, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.0% higher
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  47.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher