Torrance, California vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 52.4% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $47,632 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Torrance, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower