Kent, Washington vs. East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is 12.5% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,768 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in East Grand Rapids
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. East Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Kent, East Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.1% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower