Fair Oaks, California vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 34.9% cheaper than Fair Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $32,545 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Fair Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks, CA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Fair Oaks, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower