Richmond, California vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 18.1% more expensive than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $94,495 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Richmond, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower