Pasadena, California vs. Richmond, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, California is 15.3% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $42,330 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, California is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Richmond
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Richmond, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher