Austin, Texas vs. East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is 7.2% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $33,413 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in East Grand Rapids
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. East Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Austin, East Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower