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
$1,379
$1,751
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$74,533
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$244,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$2,493
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$100
👥 People living there
311,224
198,535
Commute to work
22.4 min
19 min
College degree
41.8%
41.6%
Own their home
39.8%
54%
Below poverty line
25.5%
16.9%
Unemployment
6.8%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Grand Rapids for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Grand Rapids | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $65,160 | $80,440 | +23% in Grand Rapids |
| Dental Hygienist | $102,940 | $84,290 | -18% in Grand Rapids |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $42,930 | +18% in Grand Rapids |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,750 | $64,880 | -14% in Grand Rapids |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,810 | $34,800 | +13% in Grand Rapids |
| Software Developer | $121,420 | $107,520 | -11% in Grand Rapids |
| Warehouse Worker | $40,240 | $36,130 | -10% in Grand Rapids |
| Medical Assistant | $44,340 | $39,890 | -10% in Grand Rapids |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Grand Rapids cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?
About $60,111 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Rapids.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Grand Rapids?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $74,533 in Grand Rapids, 23% more in Grand Rapids.
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