Cost of Living Calculator - Happy Valley, Oregon vs Grand Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 37.0% cheaper than Happy Valley, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $21,433 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Happy Valley, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Happy Valley, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Happy Valley, Oregon
Happy Valley, OR vs Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Happy Valley, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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