Pasadena, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 43.5% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $31,082 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Pasadena, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher