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


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 152.5% more expensive than Grand Rapids charter, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $159,050 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids charter, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids charter, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Grand Rapids charter, Michigan
Grand Rapids Charter, MI vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids Charter, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  152.5% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  434.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  62.3% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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