Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, California vs Compton, California


The cost of living in Compton, California is 26.6% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $36,706 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Compton
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs Compton, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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