Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 1.1% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $49,441 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in College Station
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Grand Rapids, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower