Brandon, Florida vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 11.1% cheaper than Brandon, Florida.

You would need a salary of $79,990 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Brandon, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Brandon, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Brandon, Florida
Brandon, FL vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Brandon, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher