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GRAND RAPIDS vs. BOSTON
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Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
71.4%
more expensive
than Grand Rapids, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$124,264
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Boston
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
71.4% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
17.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
265.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
16.9% higher
Commute
38.6% higher
Health
10.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
30.8% higher
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