Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 68.3% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $107,692 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Washington
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Grand Rapids, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.3% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  237.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  42.3% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher