Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs East Grand Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is 17.3% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $87,978 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in East Grand Rapids
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs East Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Salem, East Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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