Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, California is 83.2% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $137,430 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
280% more expensive in Orange
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Orange, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.2% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher