salaryGrand Rapids is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Irving to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,751
$1,892
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,827
💵 Families earn per year
$74,533
$88,254
🔑 Buying a house
$244,500
$315,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,493
$4,752
⚡ Electric bill per month
$100
$159
👥 People living there
198,535
256,492
Commute to work
19 min
24.1 min
College degree
41.6%
42.4%
Own their home
54%
38.1%
Below poverty line
16.9%
11%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Rapids for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Irving for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Grand Rapids | Irving | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $42,930 | $24,160 | -44% in Irving |
| Lawyer | $129,360 | $168,510 | +30% in Irving |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $97,210 | $122,520 | +26% in Irving |
| Police Officer | $74,920 | $92,910 | +24% in Irving |
| Software Developer | $107,520 | $133,290 | +24% in Irving |
| Plumber | $80,440 | $61,250 | -24% in Irving |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,290 | $101,870 | +21% in Irving |
| Registered Nurse | $83,920 | $101,420 | +21% in Irving |
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Rapids or Irving cheaper to live in?
Grand Rapids is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,751 a month there versus $1,892 in Irving.
What salary do I need in Irving to match $60,000 in Grand Rapids?
About $64,737 a year gives the same standard of living in Irving.
Where do people earn more, Grand Rapids or Irving?
The typical household earns $74,533 in Grand Rapids and $88,254 in Irving, 16% more in Irving.