San Jose, California vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 58.4% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $56,198 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to San Jose, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower