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Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, California vs San Francisco, California

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 31.3% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $160,230 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Pasadena, San Francisco is:
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  31.3% higher
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  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% higher
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  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  32.5% higher
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  Personal
  16.2% higher
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