Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 71.4% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $59,989 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Boston
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.4% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  265.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.8% higher