San Mateo, California vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 64.3% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $50,000 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to San Mateo, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.3% 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
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  30.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower