Augusta, Georgia vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 13.0% more expensive than Augusta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $84,754 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Augusta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, GA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Augusta, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher