Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 87.5% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,246 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Seattle
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.5% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  333.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% lower
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher