salaryGrand Rapids is 8% 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
$2,270
$1,751
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$74,533
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$244,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$2,493
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$100
👥 People living there
280,262
198,535
Commute to work
25.9 min
19 min
College degree
48.2%
41.6%
Own their home
73.1%
54%
Below poverty line
5.3%
16.9%
Unemployment
3.5%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Grand Rapids for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Gilbert | Grand Rapids | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,750 | $80,440 | +26% in Grand Rapids |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,950 | $36,130 | -20% in Grand Rapids |
| Software Developer | $131,750 | $107,520 | -18% in Grand Rapids |
| Dental Hygienist | $102,520 | $84,290 | -18% in Grand Rapids |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $83,920 | -17% in Grand Rapids |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $65,230 | -16% in Grand Rapids |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $38,340 | -15% in Grand Rapids |
| Medical Assistant | $46,830 | $39,890 | -15% in Grand Rapids |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Grand Rapids cheaper to live in?
Grand Rapids is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,751 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in Grand Rapids to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $55,488 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Rapids.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Grand Rapids?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $74,533 in Grand Rapids, 77% more in Gilbert.