Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs Grand Haven, Michigan


The cost of living in Grand Haven, Michigan is 56.3% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $21,849 in Grand Haven, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Haven, Michigan is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Grand Haven
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Grand Haven, MI
Compared to San Rafael, Grand Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% lower

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