Is private school cheaper in Pasadena or Salt Lake City?

Salt Lake City has lower average private school tuition at $9,400/year vs $11,200/year in Pasadena. That's $1,800/year less, or $23,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Salt Lake City over Pasadena?

Average tuition in Salt Lake City is $1,800/year less than Pasadena. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $23,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Pasadena, $6,500/year in Salt Lake City.

How do Pasadena and Salt Lake City private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Pasadena averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average). Salt Lake City averages $9,400/year ($2,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Pasadena vs Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City averages $1,800/year less for private school (19% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $23,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Salt Lake City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $11,200/year in Pasadena. Religious schools run $6,500/year on the low end.

Pasadena

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Salt Lake City

$9,400

avg tuition/year

$2,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Pasadena	Salt Lake City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,200/yr	$9,400/yr	+$1,800
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$6,500/yr	+$1,100
Independent/Prep	$23,700/yr	$18,700/yr	+$5,000
Elementary (K-5)	$9,500/yr	$8,000/yr	+$1,500
Middle School (6-8)	$11,200/yr	$9,400/yr	+$1,800
High School (9-12)	$13,400/yr	$11,300/yr	+$2,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Pasadena

$145,600

Salt Lake City

$122,200

Choosing Salt Lake City saves $23,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $46,800.

Sample Schools

Pasadena

San Jacinto Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,200/yr

Blessed Sacrament School (Pasadena)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,800-$9,400/yr

Salt Lake City

Judge Memorial Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Utah Private Academy

Independent · K–12 · $9,800-$12,400/yr

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About This Comparison

This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.

Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.