Dubuque, Iowa vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 9.1% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,573 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Dubuque, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower