Lakewood, Washington vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 25.0% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,595 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Lakewood, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.7% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower