New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 11.9% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $44,045 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to New Orleans, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher