Stem, North Carolina vs. Pasadena, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, Texas is 5.8% more expensive than Stem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,894 in Pasadena, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Stem, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, Texas is more expensive than Stem, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Stem, North Carolina
Stem, NC vs. Pasadena, TX
Compared to Stem, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  43.7% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher