South Pasadena, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 51.5% cheaper than South Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $24,274 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in South Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than South Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Phoenix
than in South Pasadena, California
South Pasadena, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to South Pasadena, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower