salaryGrand Rapids is 4% 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
$1,887
$1,751
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$74,533
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$244,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$2,493
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$100
👥 People living there
179,898
198,535
Commute to work
27.2 min
19 min
College degree
38.5%
41.6%
Own their home
66.4%
54%
Below poverty line
9.5%
16.9%
Unemployment
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Grand Rapids cheaper to live in?
Grand Rapids is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,751 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Grand Rapids to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $57,352 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Rapids.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Grand Rapids?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $74,533 in Grand Rapids, 35% more in Aurora.