Ferndale, Michigan vs. National City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in National City, California is 41.0% more expensive than Ferndale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $105,759 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, National City, California is more expensive than Ferndale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in National City
than in Ferndale, Michigan
Ferndale, MI vs. National City, CA
Compared to Ferndale, National City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower