Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 4.3% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $52,156 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Grand Forks, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher