salaryGrand Rapids is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jacksonville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,751
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$74,533
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$244,500
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,493
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$100
$189
👥 People living there
198,535
977,670
Commute to work
19 min
24.1 min
College degree
41.6%
33.2%
Own their home
54%
57.6%
Below poverty line
16.9%
14.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Rapids for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Jacksonville for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Grand Rapids | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $80,440 | $58,920 | -27% in Jacksonville |
| Software Developer | $107,520 | $130,330 | +21% in Jacksonville |
| Market Research Analyst | $64,880 | $76,740 | +18% in Jacksonville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $42,930 | $36,630 | -15% in Jacksonville |
| Carpenter | $59,000 | $50,540 | -14% in Jacksonville |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,130 | $41,040 | +14% in Jacksonville |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,290 | $94,960 | +13% in Jacksonville |
| Civil Engineer | $92,600 | $102,280 | +10% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Rapids or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Grand Rapids is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,751 a month there versus $1,719 in Jacksonville.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Grand Rapids?
About $62,473 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Grand Rapids or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $74,533 in Grand Rapids and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 1% more in Jacksonville.
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