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 $33,799 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
      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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower