Cost of Living Calculator - Grand Rapids, Michigan vs Olympia, Washington


The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 25.0% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $93,771 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Olympia
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs Olympia, WA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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