Pasadena, California vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 43.4% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $28,283 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Worcester
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Pasadena, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher