Grand Rapids, Minnesota vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 54.9% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $116,178 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Grand Rapids, MN vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.9% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  85.9% higher
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher