Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Covington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Kentucky is 8.9% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $45,531 in Covington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Kentucky is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Covington
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Covington, KY
Compared to Grand Rapids, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower