Bedford Park, Illinois vs. Kentwood, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kentwood, Michigan is 6.5% cheaper than Bedford Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,761 in Kentwood, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kentwood, Michigan is cheaper than Bedford Park, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Kentwood
than in Bedford Park, Illinois
Bedford Park, IL vs. Kentwood, MI
Compared to Bedford Park, Kentwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower