Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 24.5% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $75,527 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower