Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 2.4% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $73,201 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
30% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Baton Rouge, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  30.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher