Cost of living in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids (MI), United States
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Cost of living in Grand Rapids vs. United States overall average
Grand Rapids is 7.9% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 0.3% more in Grand Rapids
- Groceries
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pay 5.8% less in Grand Rapids
- Transportation
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pay 18.6% less in Grand Rapids
- Housing
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pay 8.4% less in Grand Rapids
- Childcare
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pay 17.7% less in Grand Rapids
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 12.8% less in Grand Rapids
- Clothing
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pay 7.8% more in Grand Rapids
The cost of clothing and restaurants in Grand Rapids are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including transportation, childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, and groceries are lower in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $18.00 |
$9.53
-
$50.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.00 |
$8.00
-
$14.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.57 |
$2.00
-
$4.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.90 |
$1.50
-
$3.00
|
Grand Rapids - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.06 |
$0.99
-
$6.61
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $7.67 |
$2.20
-
$13.23
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.15 |
$2.00
-
$7.00
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.25 |
$1.99
-
$6.00
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $4.70 |
$2.72
-
$10.00
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.44 |
$0.99
-
$6.00
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.61 |
$0.45
-
$2.00
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.19 |
$0.99
-
$5.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.27 |
$0.69
-
$4.00
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.98 |
$0.39
-
$2.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.37 |
$0.69
-
$2.00
|
Grand Rapids - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.39 |
$2.93
-
$4.99
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $47.00 |
$47.00
-
$47.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $24,800.00 |
$24,800.00
-
$35,699.74
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $14.43 |
$14.43
-
$29.55
|
Grand Rapids - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$58.43 |
$40.00
-
$89.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,983.33 |
$1,750.00
-
$2,200.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,412.50 |
$1,100.00
-
$1,750.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$89.97 |
$76.47
-
$225.59
|
Grand Rapids - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $950.00 |
$950.00
-
$3,000.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $21,000.00 |
$21,000.00
-
$45,450.00
|
Grand Rapids - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $6.00 |
$4.00
-
$10.62
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.92 |
$3.00
-
$11.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.00 |
$6.00
-
$20.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $29.99 |
$29.99
-
$50.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $11.00 |
$9.00
-
$20.00
|
Grand Rapids - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$61.77 |
$40.00
-
$98.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00 |
$30.00
-
$90.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$83.61 |
$50.00
-
$130.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $125.00 |
$89.00
-
$250.00
|
Grand Rapids - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Michigan
to see the average cost of cities throughout Michigan, like
Monroe,
Clarkton,
Millington,
Shelby Township,
Eastpointe,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Grand Rapids.
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