Melbourne, Florida vs. East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is 27.2% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $127,225 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in East Grand Rapids
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. East Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Melbourne, East Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower