Glendale, Arizona vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 16.7% cheaper than Glendale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $41,628 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Glendale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Glendale, Arizona
Glendale, AZ vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Glendale, 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower