What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $73,296 in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey is 46.6% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $73,296 in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Monroe township (Middlesex County), 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
99% more expensive in Monroe township (Middlesex County)
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI vs Monroe Township (Middlesex County), NJ

Compared to Grand Rapids, Monroe Township (Middlesex County) is:

Homeowner

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46.6% higher

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Food

10.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

125.2% higher

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Utilities

4.3% higher

Commute

61.2% higher

Health

21.7% higher

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Personal

12.9% higher

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