Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Avondale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Avondale, Arizona is 16.1% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $58,045 in Avondale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Avondale, Arizona is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Avondale
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Avondale, AZ
Compared to Grand Rapids, Avondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher