Cost of Living Calculator - Grand Rapids, Michigan vs Athens, Ohio


The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 11.3% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,536 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Athens
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs Athens, OH
Compared to Grand Rapids, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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