What is a pro or con of living in Grand Rapids, Michigancompared to Cupertino, California?

Median Home Cost is 89% cheaper in Grand Rapids.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Rapids, Michigan copmared to Cupertino, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Cupertino, California could decrease to $12,706 in Grand Rapids, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CUPERTINO vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Cupertino, California vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 74.6% cheaper than Cupertino, California.

You would need a salary of $12,706 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Cupertino, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Cupertino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Cupertino, California

Cupertino, CA vs. Grand Rapids, MI

Compared to Cupertino, Grand Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

74.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

92.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.9% higher

Commute

35.3% lower

Health

24.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Cupertino, California vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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