Hammond, Indiana vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 10.0% more expensive than Hammond, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $32,985 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Hammond, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Hammond, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, IN vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Hammond, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower