Seattle, Washington vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 46.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $26,669 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Seattle, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.2% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower