Cost of Living Calculator - Somerville, Massachusetts vs Grand Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 45.3% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,030 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Somerville, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% lower

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