Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 7.6% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $148,735 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Grand Rapids, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower