Porterville, California vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 7.2% cheaper than Porterville, California.

You would need a salary of $77,988 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Porterville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Porterville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Porterville, California
Porterville, CA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Porterville, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher