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 | $224,700 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $169,200 | 99 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $169,200 | 99 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $164,500 | 97 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $155,100 | 93 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $150,400 | 91 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $150,400 | 91 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $136,300 | 85 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $131,600 | 83 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $131,600 | 83 | 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.