Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 1.4% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $49,284 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Albuquerque, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher