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Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, California vs Palo Alto, California

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 132.9% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $174,704 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Palo Alto is:
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  132.9% higher
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  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.5% higher
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  Utilities
  11.0% lower
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  9.6% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
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  Personal
  2.1% higher
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