Clarkston, Washington vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 1.4% more expensive than Clarkston, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,019 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarkston, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Clarkston, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
23% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Clarkston, Washington
Clarkston, WA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Clarkston, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher