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, MO62 | Grand Rapids, MI52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 52 |
| Affordability | 89 | 83 |
| Housing | 68 | 65 |
| Jobs | 53 | 52 |
| Safety | 16 | 12 |
| Climate | 96 | 55 |
| Amenities | 54 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,818 | $4,034 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,227 | $1,383 |
| Median home value | $227,000 | $225,500 |
| Median HH income | $67,449 | $65,526 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Population | 508.2K | 197.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 22° | 83° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 215 | 158 |