Cost of Living Calculator - Grand Rapids, Michigan vs National City, California


The cost of living in National City, California is 52.5% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $114,395 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, National City, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in National City
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs National City, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids, National City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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