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SANTA CRUZ vs. GRAND RAPIDS
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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Grand Rapids, Michigan
The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is
56.0%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$32,988
in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Santa Cruz, Grand Rapids is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
56.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
14.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
81.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.8% higher
Commute
13.9% lower
Health
25.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
5.6% lower
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