San Marino, California vs. South Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Pasadena, California is 35.0% cheaper than San Marino, California.

You would need a salary of $39,007 in South Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marino, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Pasadena, California is cheaper than San Marino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in South Pasadena
than in San Marino, California
San Marino, CA vs. South Pasadena, CA
Compared to San Marino, South Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower