Cost of Living Calculator - Castro Valley, California vs Grand Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 53.7% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $34,690 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Castro Valley, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

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