Harlingen, Texas vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 26.6% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $63,296 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Harlingen, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.4% higher