Dayton, Ohio vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 25.9% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $81,821 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Dayton, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower