Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Fayette, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayette, Iowa is 17.1% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $41,453 in Fayette, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayette, Iowa is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Fayette
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Fayette, IA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Fayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  39.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower