What is a pro or con of living in Grand Rapids, Michigancompared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Childcare is 28% more expensive in Grand Rapids.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Rapids, Michigan copmared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $51,201 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.

MYRTLE BEACH vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 2.4% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,201 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
28% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Grand Rapids, MI

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Grand Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

10.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.7% lower

Commute

20.4% higher

Health

17.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Grand Rapids, MI

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