What is a pro or con of living in Mountain View, Californiacompared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 615% more expensive in Mountain View.

What salary do I need to live in Mountain View, California copmared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

A salary of $128,000 in Grand Rapids, Michigan should increase to $398,731 in Mountain View, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRAND RAPIDS vs. MOUNTAIN VIEW
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 211.5% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $398,731 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
615% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI vs. Mountain View, CA

Compared to Grand Rapids, Mountain View is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

211.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

26.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

982.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.3% lower

Commute

45.7% higher

Health

32.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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