Tampa, Florida vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 13.7% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $40,564 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Tampa, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher