Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Clifton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clifton, New Jersey is 40.7% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $105,503 in Clifton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clifton, New Jersey is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Clifton
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Clifton, NJ
Compared to Grand Rapids, Clifton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher