Asheville, North Carolina vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 15.3% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,739 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Asheville, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  33.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower