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DETROIT vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison
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Detroit, Michigan vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is
0.9%
more expensive
than Detroit, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$16,992
in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is
more expensive
than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Detroit, Grand Rapids is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
0.9% higher
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, Taxes not Considered
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Food
7.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
207.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
11.4% higher
Commute
46.7% lower
Health
0.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.9% higher
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