Chino Hills, CA vs South Pasadena, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Chino Hills is 19.3% cheaper than South Pasadena. With a cost index of 189 vs 234, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Chino Hills to South Pasadena should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Chino Hills is $2,750/month compared to $2,218/month in South Pasadena — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Pasadena has cheaper rent, Chino Hills actually has lower median home values ($830,000 vs $1,545,100).

Median household income in Chino Hills is $122,600 compared to $128,105 in South Pasadena (-4.3%). South Pasadena does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Chino Hills spend roughly 26.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20.8% in South Pasadena.