Looking for a fresh start in a new Grand Rapids neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Grand Rapids for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 602
-11%
Cost of Living Index 85 vs 96
11% lower than Grand Rapids
Population 6,566
-9%
Cost of Living Index 87 vs 96
9% lower than Grand Rapids
Population 18,032
-8%
Cost of Living Index 89 vs 96
8% lower than Grand Rapids
Population 3,529
-7%
Cost of Living Index 89 vs 96
7% lower than Grand Rapids
Population 2,076
-5%
Cost of Living Index 91 vs 96
5% lower than Grand Rapids
Population 2,436
-5%
Cost of Living Index 92 vs 96
5% lower than Grand Rapids
Population 4,291
-4%
Cost of Living Index 93 vs 96
4% lower than Grand Rapids
Population 3,703
-3%
Cost of Living Index 93 vs 96
3% lower than Grand Rapids
Population 4,492
-3%
Cost of Living Index 93 vs 96
3% lower than Grand Rapids
Population 220
-2%
Cost of Living Index 94 vs 96
2% lower than Grand Rapids
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