Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 13.4% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,320 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Grand_Rapids, MI
Compared to Chesapeake, Grand_Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower