Plano, Texas vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 18.0% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,221 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Plano, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher