West Monroe, Louisiana vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 3.9% more expensive than West Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $51,974 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in West Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than West Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in West Monroe, Louisiana
West Monroe, LA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to West Monroe, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  38.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower