salaryGrand Rapids is 5% 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
$1,864
$1,751
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$74,533
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$244,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$2,493
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$100
👥 People living there
252,833
198,535
Commute to work
27.7 min
19 min
College degree
24.3%
41.6%
Own their home
57.2%
54%
Below poverty line
15.1%
16.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Grand Rapids for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Grand Rapids cheaper to live in?
Grand Rapids is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,751 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Grand Rapids to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $56,942 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Rapids.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Grand Rapids?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $74,533 in Grand Rapids, 6% more in Glendale.