West Haven, Connecticut vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 16.6% cheaper than West Haven, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $48,378 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in West Haven, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than West Haven, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in West Haven, Connecticut
West Haven, CT vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to West Haven, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  32.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower