Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 26.6% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $66,025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Salt Lake City, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher