Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 64.8% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $123,603 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.8% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher