Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 9.6% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $45,196 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower