Tupelo, Mississippi vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 19.7% more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $119,652 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Tupelo, Mississippi
Tupelo, MS vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Tupelo, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% higher
      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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher