Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, New Jersey vs Grand Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 27.1% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $36,441 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Newark, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower

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