Pasadena, Texas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 92.8% more expensive than Pasadena, Texas.

You would need a salary of $96,389 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Pasadena, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Pasadena, Texas
Pasadena, TX vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.8% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  357.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher