Rochester, Michigan vs. East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is 2.5% more expensive than Rochester, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $76,856 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Rochester, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in East Grand Rapids
than in Rochester, Michigan
Rochester, MI vs. East Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Rochester, East Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower