Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 52.8% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $137,564 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  28.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher