Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Grand Rapids charter, Michigan


The cost of living in Grand Rapids charter, Michigan is 12.8% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $65,406 in Grand Rapids charter, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids charter, Michigan is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Grand Rapids charter
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Grand Rapids Charter, MI
Compared to Palm Desert, Grand Rapids Charter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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