Traverse City, Michigan vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 91.7% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $95,872 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse_City, MI vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Traverse_City, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.7% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  100.4% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher