Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Grand Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 1.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $76,278 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Lafayette, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  29.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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