What is a pro or con of living in Grand Rapids, Michigancompared to Escanaba, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 101% more expensive in Grand Rapids.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Rapids, Michigan copmared to Escanaba, Michigan?

A salary of $70,000 in Escanaba, Michigan should increase to $81,576 in Grand Rapids, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ESCANABA vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Escanaba, Michigan vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 16.5% more expensive than Escanaba, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $81,576 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Escanaba, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Escanaba, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Escanaba, Michigan

Escanaba, MI vs. Grand Rapids, MI

Compared to Escanaba, Grand Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

77.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.6% lower

Commute

24.3% higher

Health

33.2% lower

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Personal

2.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Escanaba, Michigan vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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