Cost of Living Calculator - Rock Valley, Iowa vs Grand Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 9.4% more expensive than Rock Valley, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,707 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Valley, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Rock Valley, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Rock Valley, Iowa
Rock Valley, IA vs Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Rock Valley, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  58.5% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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