Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 6.9% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,464 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Tucson
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Grand Rapids, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher