San Jose, California vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 13.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $23,333 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Pasadena
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to San Jose, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower