Houston, Texas vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 6.3% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $281,116 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Houston, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
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  Personal
  1.7% lower
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