What is a pro or con of living in Monterey, Californiacompared to Grandville, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 240% more expensive in Monterey.

What salary do I need to live in Monterey, California copmared to Grandville, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Grandville, Michigan should increase to $90,904 in Monterey, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRANDVILLE vs. MONTEREY
Cost of Living Comparison

Grandville, Michigan vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 81.8% more expensive than Grandville, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $90,904 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grandville, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Grandville, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Monterey
than in Grandville, Michigan

Grandville, MI vs. Monterey, CA

Compared to Grandville, Monterey is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

81.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

271.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.4% lower

Commute

5.5% lower

Health

77.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Grandville, Michigan vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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