Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Big Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Rapids, Michigan is 38.4% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,201 in Big Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Big Rapids
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs. Big Rapids, MI
Compared to Forest Grove, Big Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% higher
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower