What is a pro or con of living in Mountain View, Californiacompared to East Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 229% more expensive in Mountain View.

What salary do I need to live in Mountain View, California copmared to East Grand Rapids, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan should increase to $116,070 in Mountain View, California (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.

EAST GRAND RAPIDS vs. MOUNTAIN VIEW
Cost of Living Comparison

East Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 132.1% more expensive than East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $116,070 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than East Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Mountain View
than in East Grand Rapids, Michigan

East Grand Rapids, MI vs. Mountain View, CA

Compared to East Grand Rapids, Mountain View is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

132.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

22.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

354.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.4% lower

Commute

41.7% higher

Health

32.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% higher

Cost of Food

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East Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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East Grand Rapids, MI vs. Mountain View, CA

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