Vancouver, Washington vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $37,924 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Vancouver, 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)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.1% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower