Princeton, New Jersey vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 25.5% more expensive than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $627,279 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Princeton, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  51.3% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower