Cost of Living Calculator - Ferndale, Washington vs Grand Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 24.6% cheaper than Ferndale, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,700 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Ferndale, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Ferndale, Washington
Ferndale, WA vs Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Ferndale, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.3% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower

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