Cost of Living Calculator - Richmond, California vs Grand Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 43.1% cheaper than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $42,673 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA vs Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Richmond, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  32.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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