Spokane, Washington vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 9.2% cheaper than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,385 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Spokane, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% higher
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher