What is a pro or con of living in Grand Rapids, Michigancompared to North Kansas City, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 19% more expensive in Grand Rapids.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Rapids, Michigan copmared to North Kansas City, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in North Kansas City, Missouri should increase to $53,274 in Grand Rapids, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTH KANSAS CITY vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

North Kansas City, Missouri vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 6.5% more expensive than North Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $53,274 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in North Kansas City, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than North Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in North Kansas City, Missouri

North Kansas City, MO vs. Grand Rapids, MI

Compared to North Kansas City, Grand Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% lower

Commute

22.9% higher

Health

22.3% lower

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Personal

2.9% lower

Cost of Food

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North Kansas City, Missouri vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Kansas City, MO vs. Grand Rapids, MI

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