Rolla, Missouri vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 15.5% more expensive than Rolla, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $57,742 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Rolla, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Rolla, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Rolla, Missouri
Rolla, MO vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Rolla, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  55.9% higher
  Health
  32.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher