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PORTLAND vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison
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Portland, Oregon vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is
32.4%
cheaper
than Portland, Oregon.
You would need a salary of
$27,039
in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is
cheaper
than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Portland, Grand Rapids is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
32.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
60.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
25.0% higher
Commute
26.8% lower
Health
10.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
12.8% lower
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