Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 102.2% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $141,523 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
400% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.2% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  469.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher