Arcadia, California vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 56.7% cheaper than Arcadia, California.

You would need a salary of $21,650 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcadia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Arcadia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Arcadia, California
Arcadia, CA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Arcadia, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower