salaryRent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.7 minutes. Most homes (93.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 79.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,360 a year. That is $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Michigan cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Michigan. It is number 171 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Grand Rapids?
Share of households by yearly income. 65.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Grand Rapids
| Size | East Grand Rapids | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,725 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,308 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Grand Rapids overall?
Everyday prices in Michigan overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for East Grand Rapids, so the Michigan figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East Grand Rapids
Life in East Grand Rapids
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Grand Rapids?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,558 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $521,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,130 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Grand Rapids, MI?
Renting in East Grand Rapids costs a median of about $2,059 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.
How much do I need to make to live in East Grand Rapids?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,360 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Grand Rapids cheap or expensive?
East Grand Rapids is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.8% of the typical household income of $179,689. It ranks 171st cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Grand Rapids?
The median homeowner in East Grand Rapids pays $7,474 a year in property taxes, about 1.43% of the median home value.
Is East Grand Rapids more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Michigan are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in East Grand Rapids?
The median home value in East Grand Rapids is $521,300, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
11,445 people live in East Grand Rapids. Numbers are typical (middle) values.