Lakewood, Colorado vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 31.1% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $68,899 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Lakewood, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower