Hickory, North Carolina vs. East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is 36.2% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,084 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in East Grand Rapids
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. East Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Hickory, East Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  36.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher