Cost of Living Calculator - Grand Rapids, Michigan vs Desert Palms, California


The cost of living in Desert Palms, California is 57.1% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $78,547 in Desert Palms, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Palms, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Desert Palms
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs Desert Palms, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Desert Palms is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  57.1% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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