Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is 51.6% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $183,486 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in East Grand Rapids
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. East Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Cedar Rapids, East Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher