Cost of Living Calculator - Short Pump, Virginia vs Grand Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 17.3% cheaper than Short Pump, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $41,359 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Pump, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Short Pump, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Short Pump, Virginia
Short Pump, VA vs Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Short Pump, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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