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


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 87.9% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $140,952 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Hayward
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs Hayward, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.9% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  302.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  43.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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