La Mesa, California vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 41.3% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $41,055 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to La Mesa, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower