Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Madison Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison Heights, Michigan is 2.7% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $49,287 in Madison Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% more expensive in Madison Heights
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Madison Heights, MI
Compared to Grand Rapids, Madison Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher