Sparks, Nevada vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 22.6% cheaper than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $38,678 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Sparks, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower