Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Bayou La Batre, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bayou La Batre, Alabama is 14.9% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $63,855 in Bayou La Batre, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bayou La Batre, Alabama is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Bayou La Batre
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Bayou La Batre, AL
Compared to Grand Rapids, Bayou La Batre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  43.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower