Kirkland, Washington vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 50.1% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,458 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Kirkland, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.1% higher
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower