Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Cheat Lake, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cheat Lake, West Virginia is 10.5% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $55,251 in Cheat Lake, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cheat Lake, West Virginia is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Cheat Lake
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Cheat Lake, WV
Compared to Grand Rapids, Cheat Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  55.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher