Costa Mesa, California vs. Grand Haven, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Haven, Michigan is 46.6% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $26,715 in Grand Haven, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Haven, Michigan is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Grand Haven
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Grand Haven, MI
Compared to Costa Mesa, Grand Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower