Carmel, Indiana vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 21.8% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $43,773 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Carmel, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower