Dallas, Texas vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 11.4% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,663 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Dallas, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower