Muscatine, Iowa vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 19.2% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,587 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Muscatine, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  52.9% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher