Pasadena, Texas vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 2.1% cheaper than Pasadena, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,961 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Pasadena, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Pasadena, Texas
Pasadena, TX vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Pasadena, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower