Carbondale, Illinois vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 14.6% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,298 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Carbondale, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% higher
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  37.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher