Kenai, Alaska vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 10.4% cheaper than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $89,590 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Kenai, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, AK vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Kenai, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  37.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower