Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 31.8% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,922 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher