Fort Collins, Colorado vs. East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is 2.9% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $37,460 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
36% more expensive in East Grand Rapids
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. East Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Fort Collins, East Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower