Oskaloosa, Iowa vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 20.0% more expensive than Oskaloosa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,987 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Oskaloosa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Oskaloosa, Iowa
Oskaloosa, IA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Oskaloosa, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  50.0% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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