Portland, Oregon vs. East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is 9.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $136,065 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% cheaper in East Grand Rapids
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. East Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Portland, East Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower