What is a pro or con of living in Pasadena, Californiacompared to Brighton, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 160% more expensive in Pasadena.

What salary do I need to live in Pasadena, California copmared to Brighton, Michigan?

A salary of $100,000 in Brighton, Michigan should increase to $167,538 in Pasadena, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BRIGHTON vs. PASADENA
Cost of Living Comparison

Brighton, Michigan vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 67.5% more expensive than Brighton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $167,538 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brighton, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Brighton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Brighton, Michigan

Brighton, MI vs. Pasadena, CA

Compared to Brighton, Pasadena is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

67.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

185.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.1% higher

Commute

23.8% higher

Health

5.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Brighton, Michigan vs. Pasadena, California

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