Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, Connecticut vs Grand Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 42.2% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $86,727 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Fairfield, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  36.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower

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