Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Bad Axe, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bad Axe, Michigan is 17.0% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $41,508 in Bad Axe, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bad Axe, Michigan is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Bad Axe
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Bad Axe, MI
Compared to Grand Rapids, Bad Axe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower