Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Fairfield, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Maine is 12.5% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,615 in Fairfield, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Maine is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Fairfield, ME
Compared to Grand Rapids, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower