Madawaska, Maine vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 20.5% more expensive than Madawaska, Maine.

You would need a salary of $60,229 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Madawaska, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Madawaska, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Madawaska, Maine
Madawaska, ME vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Madawaska, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher