Columbia, Maryland vs. Grand Rapids charter, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids charter, Michigan is 9.0% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $91,040 in Grand Rapids charter, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids charter, Michigan is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Grand Rapids charter
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Grand Rapids Charter, MI
Compared to Columbia, Grand Rapids Charter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower