What is a pro or con of living in Grand Rapids, Michigancompared to Marlborough, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 48% cheaper in Grand Rapids.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Rapids, Michigan copmared to Marlborough, Massachusetts?

A salary of $67,000 in Marlborough, Massachusetts could decrease to $49,152 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.

MARLBOROUGH vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Marlborough, Massachusetts vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 26.6% cheaper than Marlborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,152 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Marlborough, Massachusetts

Marlborough, MA vs. Grand Rapids, MI

Compared to Marlborough, Grand Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

54.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.1% lower

Commute

5.3% lower

Health

8.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

20.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Marlborough, Massachusetts vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Marlborough, MA vs. Grand Rapids, MI

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