Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Lake Elsinore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is 51.5% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $113,631 in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Lake Elsinore
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Lake Elsinore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  76.3% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher