Cost of Living Calculator - Mill Valley, California vs Grand Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 67.4% cheaper than Mill Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $24,464 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Mill Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Mill Valley, California
Mill Valley, CA vs Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Mill Valley, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% lower
      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
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% lower

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