Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 7.8% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $46,089 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Grand Rapids, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher