Westlake, Ohio vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 10.9% cheaper than Westlake, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $44,572 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Westlake, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Westlake, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Westlake, Ohio
Westlake, OH vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Westlake, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower