Bloomington, Indiana vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 1.2% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $50,622 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Bloomington, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% higher
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  36.1% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher