Phoenix, Arizona vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 17.7% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $38,698 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Phoenix, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower