Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Valley City, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley City, North Dakota is 11.6% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $291,654 in Valley City, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley City, North Dakota is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Valley City
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Valley City, ND
Compared to Grand Rapids, Valley City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher