San Marino, California vs. Altadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altadena, California is 41.6% cheaper than San Marino, California.

You would need a salary of $29,181 in Altadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marino, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altadena, California is cheaper than San Marino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Altadena
than in San Marino, California
San Marino, CA vs. Altadena, CA
Compared to San Marino, Altadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower