Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
18% cheaper
Grand Rapids is 18% more affordable than Reno. A $75,000 salary in Reno is equivalent to $61,486 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 Reno sits at 133 (national average = 100). The median home in Grand Rapids costs $240,000 compared to $450,000 in Reno, a difference of $210,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Grand Rapids versus $1,600 in Reno.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Grand Rapids scores 96 while Reno scores 102. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Grand Rapids (98) are higher than Reno (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Grand Rapids is $49,982 compared to $61,648 in Reno. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Grand Rapids.
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