Wheeling, West Virginia vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 17.8% more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,882 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling, WV vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Wheeling, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% higher
      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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  27.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower