What is a pro or con of living in Valley Center, Californiacompared to Pasadena, California?

Median Home Cost is 19% cheaper in Valley Center.

What salary do I need to live in Valley Center, California copmared to Pasadena, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Pasadena, California could decrease to $65,151 in Valley Center, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PASADENA vs. VALLEY CENTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Pasadena, California vs. Valley Center, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley Center, California is 13.1% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $65,151 in Valley Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Valley Center, California is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Valley Center
than in Pasadena, California

Pasadena, CA vs. Valley Center, CA

Compared to Pasadena, Valley Center is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

25.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.6% higher

Commute

12.8% lower

Health

2.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Pasadena, California vs. Valley Center, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pasadena, CA vs. Valley Center, CA

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