Fresno, California vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 13.4% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $251,258 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Fresno, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower