Bowling Green, Ohio vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 6.2% more expensive than Bowling Green, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $63,701 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Bowling Green, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Bowling Green, Ohio
Bowling Green, OH vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Bowling Green, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower