Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 96.9% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $70,874 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, 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
268% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.9% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  73.8% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher