Washington, North Carolina vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 134.3% more expensive than Washington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $147,609 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Washington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
413% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Washington, North Carolina
Washington, NC vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Washington, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.3% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  398.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  145.3% higher
  Health
  33.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher