Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 82.9% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $182,874 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Royal Oak, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.9% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  36.5% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower