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, MI48 | Rochester, NY49 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 48 | 49 |
| Affordability | 83 | 81 |
| Housing | 64 | 60 |
| Jobs | 13 | 27 |
| Safety | 25 | 35 |
| Climate | 57 | 34 |
| Amenities | 40 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,043 | $4,155 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,278 | $1,256 |
| Median home value | $225,500 | $120,600 |
| Median HH income | $65,526 | $46,628 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| Population | 197.8K | 209.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 18° | 81° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 170 | 106 |