West Branch, Michigan vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 13.9% more expensive than West Branch, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in West Branch, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than West Branch, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in West Branch, Michigan
West Branch, MI vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to West Branch, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher