Washington, District of Columbia vs. Big Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Rapids, Michigan is 50.5% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $24,768 in Big Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Big Rapids
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Big Rapids, MI
Compared to Washington, Big Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower