Should you visit Cleveland or Pasadena?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cleveland or Pasadena, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Cleveland
Located on the shores of Lake Erie of the Great Lakes, Cleveland is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. As a culturally diverse and thriving metropolitan area, the city is host to a vast range of sights and activities, such as world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and golf courses as well as plenty of dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities.
Pasadena
Pasadena, California is adjacent to Los Angeles and is probably most famous as the host for the New Year's Day Rose Parade and Rose Bowl football game. As such, it has become known as the City of Roses. Year around Pasadena is known to have a vibrant night life. It has a great Old Town area that has impressive shopping and many excellent restaurants. It's also home to the California Institute of Technology and has many museums, theaters, and independent films that make it a cultural haven for the area. Also make sure you visit the Huntington Library which has an impressive art collection and over 150 acres of botanical gardens. It's been featured in several Hollywood Films.
Which city is cheaper, Pasadena or Cleveland?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cleveland is $106, while the average daily cost in Pasadena is $50. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Cleveland and Pasadena in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Cleveland can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $60, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $120.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $40 for a double occupancy room in Pasadena.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Cleveland cost around $29 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $12.
On average, meal and food prices in Pasadena cost around $15 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $6.00.
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Food
Meals for one day
Cleveland $29
Pasadena $15
Typical Food prices in Cleveland
For Cleveland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee
$1.79
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Sandwich
$9.75
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Large Pizza
$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cleveland
For Cleveland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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West Side Market Food Tour:
$47
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Tremont Neighborhood Food Tour:
$65
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Ohio City Food Tour:
$70
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Little Italy Neighborhood Food Tour:
$73
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Tremont Guided Food Tour with Tasting:
$246
Typical Food prices in Pasadena
Some typical examples of dining costs in Pasadena are as follows:
Local Transportation
To get around in Cleveland, the average visitor spends $15 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $17 per day to get around in Pasadena.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cleveland
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cleveland are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cleveland
Also for Cleveland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Departure Transfer to Cleveland Airport (CLE):
$62
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Private Arrival Transfer from Cleveland Airprot (CLE):
$62
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Cleveland to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) - Departure Private Transfer:
$78
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Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) to Cleveland - Arrival Private Transfer:
$78
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Cleveland Airport-Hotel Ground Transfer - One Way:
$106
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CLE Airport Transfer to Downtown Cleveland:
$116
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Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) to Cleveland - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$157
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Cleveland Airport - Executive Sedan/SUV Airport/Hotel Round Trip Transfer:
$261
Is it cheaper to fly into Cleveland or Pasadena?
Prices for flights to both Pasadena and Cleveland change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
In Cleveland, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $32 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Cleveland
For Cleveland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Virtual Tour of the Lake Erie Shoreline via Coastal Trail:
$10
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Cleveland History Center General Admission Entry Ticket:
$12
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Skip the Line: GRAMMY Museum Mississippi General Admission Ticket:
$14
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Downtown Cleveland Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour:
$24
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The Original Cleveland Brew Tour:
$108
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Casual Wine transportation tour:
$225
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Private City Tour:
$250
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60's Throwback Shopping Tour:
$375
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The best of Cleveland walking tour:
$498
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Romantic tour in Cleveland:
$498
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Stradbroke Island Adventure:
$672
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Private Wine Full Day Tour from Atlanta City by Luxury Vehicle:
$987
Tours and Activities in Pasadena
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Pasadena are as follows:
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Private Christmas Tour with Christmas Afternoon Tea Ceremony in Old Pasadena:
$220
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Private Self-Guided Tour of Pasadena in Los Angeles:
$19
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Cleveland spend on average $36 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typical Alcohol prices in Cleveland
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Cleveland are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Cleveland
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cleveland:
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Cleveland Bar Hunt: Cleveland Climax Bar Crawl:
$12
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Brewery Tour with Tastings:
$81
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cleveland and Pasadena, we can see that Cleveland is more expensive. And not only is Pasadena much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pasadena would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pasadena and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Cleveland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cleveland than you might in Pasadena.
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