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AUSTIN vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison
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Austin, Texas vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is
30.8%
cheaper
than Austin, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$163,219
in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is
cheaper
than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Austin, Grand Rapids is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
30.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
1.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
55.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.8% higher
Commute
13.5% lower
Health
20.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.7% lower
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