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
$1,401
$1,751
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$74,533
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$244,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$2,493
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$100
👥 People living there
562,218
198,535
Commute to work
22.4 min
19 min
College degree
39.2%
41.6%
Own their home
61.8%
54%
Below poverty line
15.5%
16.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, less poverty.
- Pick Grand Rapids for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Grand Rapids | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $56,260 | +33% in Grand Rapids |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $80,440 | +26% in Grand Rapids |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $61,900 | -18% in Grand Rapids |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | $65,230 | +14% in Grand Rapids |
| Software Developer | $123,700 | $107,520 | -13% in Grand Rapids |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $129,360 | +13% in Grand Rapids |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $42,930 | +13% in Grand Rapids |
| Registered Nurse | $96,040 | $83,920 | -13% in Grand Rapids |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Grand Rapids cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque?
About $60,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Rapids.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Grand Rapids?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $74,533 in Grand Rapids, 1% more in Grand Rapids.
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