Muncie, Indiana vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 25.2% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $62,587 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Muncie, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, IN vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Muncie, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher