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


The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 36.3% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $47,776 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Salinas, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  43.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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