Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 21.5% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $54,171 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Santa Fe, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower