Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 23.3% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,346 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Fort Collins, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower