Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 0.7% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $74,497 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Grand Rapids, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower