Side-by-side
Kansas City vs Grand Rapids
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Kansas City, KS53 | Grand Rapids, MI48 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 48 |
| Affordability | 90 | 83 |
| Housing | 76 | 64 |
| Jobs | 25 | 13 |
| Safety | 14 | 25 |
| Climate | 96 | 57 |
| Amenities | 3 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,769 | $4,043 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,197 | $1,278 |
| Median home value | $147,100 | $225,500 |
| Median HH income | $59,183 | $65,526 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 5.1% |
| Population | 154.8K | 197.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 22° | 83° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 230 | 170 |