salaryGrand Rapids is 14% 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
$2,334
$1,751
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$74,533
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$244,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,493
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$100
👥 People living there
214,169
198,535
Commute to work
33.4 min
19 min
College degree
21.4%
41.6%
Own their home
66.8%
54%
Below poverty line
9.9%
16.9%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Grand Rapids for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Grand Rapids cheaper to live in?
Grand Rapids is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,751 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Grand Rapids to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $51,777 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Rapids.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Grand Rapids?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $74,533 in Grand Rapids, 49% more in Fontana.