Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 10.6% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $138,288 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Cedar Falls, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  55.4% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher