salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Grand Rapids to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,751
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$74,533
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$244,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,493
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$100
👥 People living there
189,247
198,535
Commute to work
22.2 min
19 min
College degree
23.6%
41.6%
Own their home
50.7%
54%
Below poverty line
23.3%
16.9%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Grand Rapids for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Grand Rapids | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,450 | $80,440 | +27% in Grand Rapids |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $61,900 | -21% in Grand Rapids |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $62,240 | -20% in Grand Rapids |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $42,930 | +19% in Grand Rapids |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,060 | $34,800 | +12% in Grand Rapids |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $56,260 | -8% in Grand Rapids |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,100 | $36,130 | -8% in Grand Rapids |
| Medical Assistant | $42,830 | $39,890 | -7% in Grand Rapids |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Grand Rapids cheaper to live in?
Akron and Grand Rapids cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Grand Rapids to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $61,398 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Rapids.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Grand Rapids?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $74,533 in Grand Rapids, 30% more in Grand Rapids.