Carmel Valley Village, California vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 56.8% cheaper than Carmel Valley Village, California.

You would need a salary of $32,428 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel Valley Village, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Carmel Valley Village, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Carmel Valley Village, California
Carmel Valley Village, CA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Carmel Valley Village, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  43.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower