Van Buren, Missouri vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 11.9% more expensive than Van Buren, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $55,938 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Van Buren, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Van Buren, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Van Buren, Missouri
Van Buren, MO vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Van Buren, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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