What is a pro or con of living in Grand Rapids, Michigancompared to Oak Harbor, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 48% cheaper in Grand Rapids.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Rapids, Michigan copmared to Oak Harbor, Washington?

A salary of $83,500 in Oak Harbor, Washington could decrease to $70,171 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.

OAK HARBOR vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Oak Harbor, Washington vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 16.0% cheaper than Oak Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $70,171 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Harbor, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Oak Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Oak Harbor, Washington

Oak Harbor, WA vs. Grand Rapids, MI

Compared to Oak Harbor, Grand Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

50.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

51.6% higher

Commute

27.3% higher

Health

14.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Oak Harbor, Washington vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Oak Harbor, WA vs. Grand Rapids, MI

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