| | Durham, NC | Grand Rapids, MI | United States |
| Overall | 98.8 | 94.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.2 | 95.2 | 100 |
| Health | 97.9 | 81.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 106.5 | 78.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $388,000 | $247,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,010.0% | 9,990.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 84.1 | 95.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 108.9 | 100.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Grand Rapids 
62 Reviews
I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone.
I know countless people who dogged the city, moved More
Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and More
Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed More
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