What is a pro or con of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Californiacompared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 672% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

What salary do I need to live in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California copmared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

A salary of $75,000 in Grand Rapids, Michigan should increase to $231,620 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, 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.

GRAND RAPIDS vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 208.8% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $231,620 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
672% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to Grand Rapids, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

208.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

24.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

772.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.1% lower

Commute

9.0% higher

Health

77.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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