Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 12.8% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,425 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Dallas
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Grand Rapids, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher