Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
10% cheaper
Grand Rapids is 10% more affordable than Las Vegas. A $75,000 salary in Las Vegas is equivalent to $67,574 in Grand Rapids.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Michigan salaries · Nevada salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Grand Rapids has a housing index of 78 while Las Vegas sits at 106 (national average = 100). The median home in Grand Rapids costs $240,000 compared to $350,000 in Las Vegas, a difference of $110,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Grand Rapids versus $1,400 in Las Vegas.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Grand Rapids scores 96 while Las Vegas scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Grand Rapids (98) are higher than Las Vegas (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Grand Rapids is $49,982 compared to $56,415 in Las Vegas. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Grand Rapids.
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