Buchanan, New York vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 31.3% cheaper than Buchanan, New York.

You would need a salary of $17,172 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Buchanan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Buchanan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Buchanan, New York
Buchanan, NY vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Buchanan, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.9% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  35.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower