Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, California vs Portage, Michigan


The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 52.1% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $28,741 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Portage
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs Portage, MI
Compared to Pasadena, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower

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