Anchorage, Alaska vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 22.8% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $54,009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Anchorage, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  35.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower