Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 1.1% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $141,582 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Bettendorf, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher