Student city guide
Study in Pasadena
This guide explains student life in Pasadena, United States, including an estimated monthly student budget of $2,855, Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, moderately wet winters., F-1 student visa guidance, 19 universities. Explore verified details for United States below.
Student living overview
- Estimated monthly total
- $2,855
- Climate
- Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, moderately wet winters.
- Safety score
- 75/100
- English friendliness
- 100%
- Student visa
- F-1 student visa
- Work while studying
- Up to 20 hours per week on-campus during the academic term, and full-time during academic breaks.
Estimated monthly costs in USD
- Rent$1,800
- Food$750
- Transport$125
- Leisure$180
Rent is for asingle bedroom in a shared apartment or house off-campus.
Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.
Potential advantages
- Prestigious academic environment anchored by Caltech
- Beautiful, safe suburban feel with close proximity to Los Angeles
- Excellent dining, arts, and cultural scene including the Norton Simon Museum
- Sunny, warm year-round weather
Considerations
- Very high cost of living and housing
- Public transit is limited compared to other major global cities
- Heavy traffic congestion in the broader Los Angeles metropolitan area
Student housing in Pasadena
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