Cost of Living Calculator - Grand Rapids, Michigan vs South Portland, Maine


The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 22.2% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $91,698 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in South Portland
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs South Portland, ME
Compared to Grand Rapids, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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