What is a pro or con of living in Grand Rapids, Michigancompared to Manchester, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 4% cheaper in Grand Rapids.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Rapids, Michigan copmared to Manchester, Connecticut?

A salary of $50,000 in Manchester, Connecticut could decrease to $45,020 in Grand Rapids, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MANCHESTER vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Manchester, Connecticut vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 10.0% cheaper than Manchester, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $45,020 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Manchester, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Manchester, Connecticut

Manchester, CT vs. Grand Rapids, MI

Compared to Manchester, Grand Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

2.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.6% lower

Commute

9.9% lower

Health

28.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Manchester, Connecticut vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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