Providence, Rhode Island vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 17.2% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $41,397 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Providence, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower