Jackson, Tennessee vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 10.5% more expensive than Jackson, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $88,395 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Jackson, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson, TN vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Jackson, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower