City Intelligence
Grand Rapids, MI
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Grand Rapids.
COL Index
94
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,400
Home price
$260,000
Population
199,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Grand Rapids.
Affordability
37/100
Weak
37
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
58/100
Moderate
58
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Grand Rapids
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | 100 | 80 |
| PMO Director | $142,700 | 88 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $142,700 | 88 | 80 |
| Senior Program Manager | $142,700 | 88 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $129,360 | 82 | 60 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $131,030 | 83 | 80 |
| Sales Manager | $131,030 | 83 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $107,520 | 73 | 92 |
| Data Scientist | $96,880 | 68 | 92 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $113,590 | 75 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Grand Rapids has the local purchasing power of approximately $106,400 in a national-average city.