Thornton, Colorado vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 27.2% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $54,618 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Thornton, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower