What is a pro or con of living in Grand Rapids, Michigancompared to Midland, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 23% more expensive in Grand Rapids.

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

A salary of $105,000 in Midland, Michigan should increase to $109,784 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.

MIDLAND vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Midland, Michigan vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 4.6% more expensive than Midland, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $109,784 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Midland, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Midland, Michigan

Midland, MI vs. Grand Rapids, MI

Compared to Midland, Grand Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

19.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% lower

Commute

11.8% higher

Health

11.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Midland, Michigan vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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