St. Clair Shores, Michigan vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 3.9% cheaper than St. Clair Shores, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $81,713 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than St. Clair Shores, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in St. Clair Shores, Michigan
St. Clair Shores, MI vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to St. Clair Shores, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower