Rochester Hills, Michigan vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 64.9% more expensive than Rochester Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $138,484 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Rochester Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Rochester Hills, Michigan
Rochester Hills, MI vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Rochester Hills, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.9% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower