Zip 91101 (Pasadena, CA) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Pasadena, California?
$12,330 / month
for a family, 128.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $147,960 for the year for a family.
$7,967 / month
for a single person, 67.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $95,600 for the year for a single person.

Pasadena cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
Pasadena (zip 91101), California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 161.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 61.7% higher than the U.S. average and 7.9% lower than the average for California.

Zip 91101 (Pasadena, CA)

Housing costs in Pasadena?
A typical home costs $772,600, which is 128.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.3% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pasadena costs $3,040 per month, which is 41.4% more than the national average of $2,150 and 24.3% more than the state average of $2,300.

Can I afford Pasadena?
To live comfortably in Pasadena (zip 91101), California, a minimum annual income of $147,960 for a family, and $95,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pasadena?
The cost of living in 91101 Pasadena, CA is relatively high compared to other parts of the country. According to a 2020 Cost of Living Index (COLI), the overall COLI for 91101 is 149.3, which is significantly higher than the national average index score of 100. This means that compared to the rest of the U.S., goods and services in this area are about 49% more expensive than what they would be elsewhere. Housing costs in particular are particularly expensive with median home values estimated at around $848,000 as of March 2021. As such, it can be difficult for those on a limited budget to afford living in this area without significant income or savings.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock149.9100.0
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    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  101.5  Unlock100.0
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  133.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 5 years ago

Most of what you may read is about the past. It's October 2020 right now. Pasadena, as in all of L.A. has no middle class. Either you're living in a multi-millionaire  More

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Pasadena is a great place to live--everything you could possibly want is within striking distance. Dining, bars, movie theaters, grocery stores, and more are all within  More

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