What is a pro or con of living in Grand Rapids, Michigancompared to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 18% cheaper in Grand Rapids.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Rapids, Michigan copmared to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania could decrease to $46,712 in Grand Rapids, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BETHLEHEM vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 6.6% cheaper than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $46,712 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Bethlehem, PA vs. Grand Rapids, MI

Compared to Bethlehem, Grand Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.7% lower

Commute

6.6% higher

Health

20.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

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