Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. River Vale, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in River Vale, New Jersey is 75.8% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $237,268 in River Vale, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Vale, New Jersey is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in River Vale
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. River Vale, NJ
Compared to Grand Rapids, River Vale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.8% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  56.7% higher
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher