Garden City, New York vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 53.3% cheaper than Garden City, New York.

You would need a salary of $35,034 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Garden City, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Garden City, New York
Garden City, NY vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Garden City, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  35.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower