Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Carmel, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, New York is 52.3% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $76,145 in Carmel, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, New York is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Carmel
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Carmel, NY
Compared to Grand Rapids, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% higher
      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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  68.0% higher
  Health
  60.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher