Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Sierra Madre, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sierra Madre, California is 134.5% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $117,263 in Sierra Madre, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sierra Madre, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
434% more expensive in Sierra Madre
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Sierra Madre, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Sierra Madre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.5% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  501.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  64.9% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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