Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, California vs West Orange, New Jersey


The cost of living in West Orange, New Jersey is 28.5% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $35,764 in West Orange, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Orange, New Jersey is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in West Orange
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs West Orange, NJ
Compared to Pasadena, West Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher

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