Cost of Living Calculator - Grand Rapids, Ohio vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 3.0% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $51,573 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
95% more expensive in Detroit
than in Grand Rapids, Ohio
Grand Rapids, OH vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Grand Rapids, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  95.7% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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