Side-by-side
Grand Rapids vs Rochester
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Grand Rapids, MI52 | Rochester, NY46 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 46 |
| Affordability | 83 | 83 |
| Housing | 65 | 62 |
| Jobs | 52 | 33 |
| Safety | 12 | 6 |
| Climate | 55 | 42 |
| Amenities | 40 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,383 | $1,302 |
| Median home value | $225,500 | $120,600 |
| Median HH income | $65,526 | $46,628 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 4.0% |
| Population | 197.8K | 209.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 18° | 81° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 158 | 159 |