Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 52.3% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $121,836 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  66.5% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher