Houston, Texas vs. Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Minnesota is 17.8% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,099 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Minnesota is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Grand Rapids, MN
Compared to Houston, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower