Schenectady, New York vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 99.8% more expensive than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $99,892 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
317% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Schenectady, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.8% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  550.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  85.3% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher