salaryGrand Rapids is 7% cheaperBased 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
$1,648
$1,751
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$74,533
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$244,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$2,493
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$100
👥 People living there
397,742
198,535
Commute to work
26.6 min
19 min
College degree
32.6%
41.6%
Own their home
54.3%
54%
Below poverty line
12.9%
16.9%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Grand Rapids for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Grand Rapids | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $42,930 | +78% in Grand Rapids |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $80,440 | +31% in Grand Rapids |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $129,360 | -23% in Grand Rapids |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $59,000 | +21% in Grand Rapids |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $97,210 | -21% in Grand Rapids |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $74,920 | -19% in Grand Rapids |
| Software Developer | $133,290 | $107,520 | -19% in Grand Rapids |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | $84,290 | -17% in Grand Rapids |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Grand Rapids cheaper to live in?
Grand Rapids is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,751 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Grand Rapids to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $55,609 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Rapids.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Grand Rapids?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $74,533 in Grand Rapids, 9% more in Arlington.
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