Huntington Beach, California vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 50.4% cheaper than Huntington Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $45,122 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Huntington Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, CA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Huntington Beach, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% lower
      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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower