Troy, Michigan vs. California, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California, Pennsylvania is 30.5% cheaper than Troy, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $34,726 in California, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Troy, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in California
than in Troy, Michigan
Troy, MI vs. California, PA
Compared to Troy, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% lower
      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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower