Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 1.2% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $116,550 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Grand Rapids, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower