Cost of Living in Grand Rapids

Summary of cost of living in Grand Rapids, MI, United States:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,023.6$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,101.2$, excluding rent.
  • Grand Rapids is 37.0% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Grand Rapids is, on average, 56.8% lower than in New York.
Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 18.49 $ 12.00-40.00
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 75.00 $ 60.00-150.00
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 11.00 $ 10.00-12.00
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 6.00 $ 4.00-10.62
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 7.00 $ 5.00-10.62
Cappuccino (regular) 4.79 $ 3.00-11.00
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 2.78 $ 2.00-3.50
Water (12 oz small bottle) 1.58 $ 1.50-2.00
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 3.27 $ 2.72-4.00
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 3.26 $ 2.00-5.49
Rice (white), (1 lb) 1.88 $ 0.99-3.00
Eggs (regular) (12) 3.16 $ 2.30-5.09
Local Cheese (1 lb) 7.72 $ 2.00-10.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 4.37 $ 2.72-6.00
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 6.66 $ 4.00-8.99
Apples (1 lb) 4.04 $ 1.50-6.00
Banana (1 lb) 0.61 $ 0.45-0.80
Oranges (1 lb) 2.90 $ 1.25-5.00
Tomato (1 lb) 2.19 $ 0.69-3.99
Potato (1 lb) 0.85 $ 0.39-1.50
Onion (1 lb) 1.59 $ 0.69-1.99
Lettuce (1 head) 1.88 $ 1.09-4.39
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.62 $ 1.50-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $ 9.00-20.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 1.80 $ 1.73-2.14
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 1.80 $ 1.50-2.00
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 9.00 $ 6.00-10.75
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.75 $ 1.75-1.75
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 47.00 $ 47.00-47.00
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 4.70 $ 4.70-4.70
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 3.22 $ 2.25-3.22
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 28.25 $ 25.00-31.50
Gasoline (1 gallon) 3.27 $ 2.93-3.53
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 34,000.00 $ 24,800.00-36,570.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 24,643.54 $ 23,500.00-26,125.82
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 118.12 $ 100.00-250.00
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 45.00 $ 40.00-50.00
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 56.83 $ 35.00-86.00
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 36.66 $ 29.99-50.00
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 20.00 $ 20.00-20.00
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 15.00 $ 9.00-15.00
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 950.00 $ 950.00-950.00
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 21,000.00 $ 21,000.00-21,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 63.75 $ 45.65-70.00
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 40.00 $
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 89.52 $ 50.00-125.00
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 137.50 $ 50.00-170.00
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,833.33 $ 1,500.00-2,200.00
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,258.33 $ 1,100.00-1,500.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 3,200.00 $ 2,500.00-4,500.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 2,375.00 $ 2,200.00-2,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 193.34 $ 187.00-200.02
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 193.33 $ 187.00-200.02
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,865.89 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 6.37 6.19-6.80

Prices in Grand Rapids, Michigan

This city had 270 entries in the past 12 months by 18 different contributors.
Last update: 3 July 2025
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