Frederick, MD vs Pasadena, MD

Frederick is moderately more affordable than Pasadena, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Frederick scores 119 compared to 138 for Pasadena, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pasadena can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Frederick is $1,688/month compared to $2,247/month in Pasadena — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Frederick is more affordable at $365,200 median vs $406,900.

Median household income in Frederick is $95,150 compared to $119,393 in Pasadena (-20.3%). While Pasadena is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Frederick spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Pasadena.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.4°F vs 56.2°F). Pasadena receives more rainfall at 45" per year compared to 35.6" in Frederick.