Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Troy, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Alabama is 12.1% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $74,743 in Troy, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Alabama is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Troy
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Troy, AL
Compared to Grand Rapids, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  44.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower