Cost of Living Calculator - Grand Haven, Michigan vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 186.2% more expensive than Grand Haven, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $200,347 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Haven, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Grand Haven, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
394% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Grand Haven, Michigan
Grand Haven, MI vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Grand Haven, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  186.2% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  645.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  68.3% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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