Santa Monica, California vs. Pasadena, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, Texas is 66.4% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $16,808 in Pasadena, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, Texas is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Pasadena
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Pasadena, TX
Compared to Santa Monica, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.4% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower