Costa Mesa, California vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 49.7% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $25,169 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Costa Mesa, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower