El Paso, Texas vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 9.1% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,488 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to El Paso, 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher