Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 9.2% cheaper than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $68,078 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Wauwatosa, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher