Cost of Living Calculator - Grand Rapids, Michigan vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 57.0% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $78,492 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Salinas
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  77.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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