Baltimore, Maryland vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 2.0% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $78,423 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Baltimore, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher