salaryGrand Rapids is 10% 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
$2,087
$1,751
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$74,533
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$244,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$2,493
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$100
👥 People living there
394,432
198,535
Commute to work
28.6 min
19 min
College degree
33.6%
41.6%
Own their home
62.4%
54%
Below poverty line
11.9%
16.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Grand Rapids for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Grand Rapids | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $56,260 | -36% in Grand Rapids |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $64,880 | -34% in Grand Rapids |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $101,720 | -29% in Grand Rapids |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $129,360 | -27% in Grand Rapids |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $74,920 | -27% in Grand Rapids |
| Dental Hygienist | $113,760 | $84,290 | -26% in Grand Rapids |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $80,440 | +26% in Grand Rapids |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $97,210 | -24% in Grand Rapids |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Grand Rapids cheaper to live in?
Grand Rapids is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,751 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Grand Rapids to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $54,194 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Rapids.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Grand Rapids?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $74,533 in Grand Rapids, 28% more in Aurora.