Troy, Michigan vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 149.3% more expensive than Troy, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $211,927 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Troy, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
327% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Troy, Michigan
Troy, MI vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Troy, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  149.3% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  414.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  46.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher