Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 29.1% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $49,604 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Alpharetta, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower