East Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 25.4% more expensive than East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $225,712 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than East Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Washington
than in East Grand Rapids, Michigan
East Grand Rapids, MI vs. Washington, DC
Compared to East Grand Rapids, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  38.3% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher