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


The cost of living in Novato, California is 111.7% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $158,799 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in Novato
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs Novato, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.7% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  401.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.4% higher

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