Monterey, California vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 48.8% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $117,696 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Monterey, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  43.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower