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

Median Home Cost is 156% more expensive in San Mateo.

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

A salary of $75,000 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan should increase to $156,495 in San Mateo, 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. SAN MATEO
Cost of Living Comparison

East Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 108.7% more expensive than East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $156,495 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Mateo, 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
156% more expensive in San Mateo
than in East Grand Rapids, Michigan

East Grand Rapids, MI vs. San Mateo, CA

Compared to East Grand Rapids, San Mateo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

108.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

259.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.1% lower

Commute

46.6% higher

Health

44.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

21.8% higher

Cost of Food

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East Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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East Grand Rapids, MI vs. San Mateo, CA

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