Ferndale, Michigan vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 91.9% more expensive than Ferndale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $276,397 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Ferndale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
376% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Ferndale, Michigan
Ferndale, MI vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Ferndale, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.9% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  360.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower