Athens, Michigan vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 6.3% more expensive than Athens, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $79,721 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Athens, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Athens, Michigan
Athens, MI vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Athens, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% higher
      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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher