Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 57.8% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $32,815 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% higher
      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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  67.5% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher