For most of us, living in these high end Pasadena neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in California. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pasadena for 2026, sorted by overall cost of living which includes: groceries, goods and services, real estate and rent prices. In case you’re wondering, the cost of living average for all cities across the nation is 100.

Population 7,748
18%
Cost of Living Index 231 vs 196
18% higher than Pasadena
Population 9,628
8%
Cost of Living Index 211 vs 196
8% higher than Pasadena
Population 6,217
5%
Cost of Living Index 206 vs 196
5% higher than Pasadena
Population 20,995
4%
Cost of Living Index 204 vs 196
4% higher than Pasadena
Population 24,703
-2%
Cost of Living Index 192 vs 196
2% lower than Pasadena
Population 8,346
-3%
Cost of Living Index 189 vs 196
3% lower than Pasadena
Population 7,262
-4%
Cost of Living Index 188 vs 196
4% lower than Pasadena
Population 34,245
-11%
Cost of Living Index 174 vs 196
11% lower than Pasadena
Population 22,935
-14%
Cost of Living Index 168 vs 196
14% lower than Pasadena
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