Picture of house in Muskegon

Photograph courtesy of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce

Cost of Living in West Michigan

Michigan’s cost of living is low compared to other US states. In fact, Grand Rapids was named one of America’s Most Affordable Cities by ForbesĀ and was named one of the Top 10 Best Cities for Affordable Healthcare by Livability. Living in West Michigan is affordable, which makes it a great place to start a career, raise a family, or retire. Use the resources below to compare West Michigan’s cost of living to other cities and to view the region’s progress.