For most of us, living in these high end Grand Rapids neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Michigan. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Grand Rapids for 2026, sorted by overall cost of living which includes: groceries, goods and services, real estate and rent prices. In case you’re wondering, the cost of living average for all cities across the nation is 100.

Population 826
30%
Cost of Living Index 125 vs 96
30% higher than Grand Rapids
Population 5,003
13%
Cost of Living Index 108 vs 96
13% higher than Grand Rapids
Population 3,584
12%
Cost of Living Index 108 vs 96
12% higher than Grand Rapids
Population 2,703
12%
Cost of Living Index 107 vs 96
12% higher than Grand Rapids
Population 6,830
12%
Cost of Living Index 107 vs 96
12% higher than Grand Rapids
Population 3,829
10%
Cost of Living Index 105 vs 96
10% higher than Grand Rapids
Population 4,863
8%
Cost of Living Index 104 vs 96
8% higher than Grand Rapids
Population 932
8%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 96
8% higher than Grand Rapids
Population 1,075
7%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 96
7% higher than Grand Rapids
Population 11,696
6%
Cost of Living Index 101 vs 96
6% higher than Grand Rapids
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