Stamford, Connecticut vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 36.5% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $31,760 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Stamford, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  36.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower