Cost of Living Calculator - Lowell, Massachusetts vs Grand Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 21.8% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,083 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Lowell, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% lower

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