Cary, North Carolina vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 21.5% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $172,719 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Cary, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher