Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 0.9% cheaper than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $138,760 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Morgantown, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  35.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower