Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, Maryland vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 144.7% more expensive than Pasadena, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $122,367 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Pasadena, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Pasadena, Maryland
Pasadena, MD vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.7% higher
      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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  451.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% lower
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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