Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Richmond, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, California is 75.8% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $87,877 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Richmond
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Richmond, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.8% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  49.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher