salaryGrand Rapids is 6% 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
$1,789
$1,751
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$74,533
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$244,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$2,493
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$100
👥 People living there
545,970
198,535
Commute to work
22.4 min
19 min
College degree
25.5%
41.6%
Own their home
50.1%
54%
Below poverty line
20.1%
16.9%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes.
- Pick Grand Rapids for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Grand Rapids | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $83,920 | -33% in Grand Rapids |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $56,260 | -29% in Grand Rapids |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $74,920 | -26% in Grand Rapids |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $42,930 | +25% in Grand Rapids |
| Plumber | $64,400 | $80,440 | +25% in Grand Rapids |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $125,660 | -25% in Grand Rapids |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $92,600 | -23% in Grand Rapids |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $61,900 | -21% in Grand Rapids |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Grand Rapids cheaper to live in?
Grand Rapids is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,751 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Grand Rapids to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $56,117 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Rapids.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Grand Rapids?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $74,533 in Grand Rapids, 3% more in Fresno.