Grand Rapids, MI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
$3,960 / month
for a family, 26.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $47,520 for the year for a family.
$3,433 / month
for a single person, 28.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $41,200 for the year for a single person.

Grand Rapids cost of living score
94.5
Less expensive
5.5% lower
than the US average
3.3% higher
than the Michigan average
Grand Rapids, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.5% lower than the U.S. average and 3.3% lower than the average for Michigan.

Grand Rapids, MI

Housing costs in Grand Rapids?
A typical home costs $247,900, which is 26.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.4% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Grand Rapids costs $1,230 per month, which is 14.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.6% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Grand Rapids?
To live comfortably in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $47,520 for a family, and $41,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids is a mid-sized city located in the Midwest region of Michigan. The cost of living here is much lower than many other cities across the United States, making it an attractive option for those looking for affordable housing without sacrificing too much convenience or comfortability. Renting an apartment or house in Grand Rapids can range from about $600 - $900 per month depending on size and treatment offered inside your unit while utilities like internet and electricity tend to come at a fractional price found anywhere else across USA . Public transportation links are limited within Grand Rapids so car ownership tend to be favoured over taking public buses or taxis; however fuel prices tend not too differ much from national averages; making it a cheap livelihoood saving further if you do need to travel out!
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesGrand RapidsMichiganUnited States
  94.591.5100.0
  95.293.4100
  81.284.8100.0
  78.271.2100.0
  $247,900$218,700$338,100
  99.9100.1100
  95.1115.1100.0
  100.795.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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