What is a pro or con of living in Pasadena, Californiacompared to Somerville, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 34% more expensive in Pasadena.

What salary do I need to live in Pasadena, California copmared to Somerville, Massachusetts?

A salary of $60,000 in Somerville, Massachusetts should increase to $68,142 in Pasadena, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOMERVILLE vs. PASADENA
Cost of Living Comparison

Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 13.6% more expensive than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $68,142 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Somerville, Massachusetts

Somerville, MA vs. Pasadena, CA

Compared to Somerville, Pasadena is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

16.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.6% lower

Commute

45.7% higher

Health

2.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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