Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 67.4% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $165,701 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  234.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  32.0% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher