Santa Clara, California vs. East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is 48.9% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $25,542 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in East Grand Rapids
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. East Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Santa Clara, East Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower