Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 10.2% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,327 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Charlotte, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower