Lansing, Michigan vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 136.4% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $118,193 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
705% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Lansing, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.4% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  845.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  64.0% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher