What is a pro or con of living in Grand Rapids, Michigancompared to San Marcos, California?

Median Home Cost is 69% cheaper in Grand Rapids.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Rapids, Michigan copmared to San Marcos, California?

A salary of $250,000 in San Marcos, California could decrease to $143,983 in Grand Rapids, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN MARCOS vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

San Marcos, California vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 42.4% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $143,983 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in San Marcos, California

San Marcos, CA vs. Grand Rapids, MI

Compared to San Marcos, Grand Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

72.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.9% lower

Commute

22.6% lower

Health

8.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.5% lower

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San Marcos, California vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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