New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 12.7% cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,659 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, MA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to New Bedford, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% lower
      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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower