Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 19.2% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,594 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher