Tacoma, Washington vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 24.2% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,886 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Tacoma, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.3% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower