Friendswood, Texas vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 16.7% cheaper than Friendswood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,442 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Friendswood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Friendswood, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Friendswood, Texas
Friendswood, TX vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Friendswood, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower