What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Grand Rapids charter, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 69% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Grand Rapids charter, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Grand Rapids charter, Michigan should increase to $77,902 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRAND RAPIDS CHARTER vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Rapids charter, Michigan vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 55.8% more expensive than Grand Rapids charter, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $77,902 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids charter, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Grand Rapids charter, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Seattle
than in Grand Rapids charter, Michigan

Grand Rapids Charter, MI vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Grand Rapids Charter, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

55.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

124.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

31.2% lower

Commute

44.1% higher

Health

8.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

21.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Grand Rapids charter, Michigan vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Grand Rapids Charter, MI vs. Seattle, WA

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