Frederick, Maryland vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 18.0% cheaper than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $63,167 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Frederick, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower