Lake Forest, California vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 45.7% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $27,138 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Lake Forest, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower