Cost of Living Calculator - East Grand Rapids, Michigan vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 79.0% more expensive than East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $166,486 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than East Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in San Jose
than in East Grand Rapids, Michigan
East Grand Rapids, MI vs San Jose, CA
Compared to East Grand Rapids, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.0% higher
      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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  54.4% higher
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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