Ludington, Michigan vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 13.6% more expensive than Ludington, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,789 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Ludington, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Ludington, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Ludington, Michigan
Ludington, MI vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Ludington, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher