What is a pro or con of living in Grand Rapids, Michigancompared to Crystal Lake, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 16% cheaper in Grand Rapids.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Rapids, Michigan copmared to Crystal Lake, Illinois?

A salary of $130,000 in Crystal Lake, Illinois could decrease to $113,402 in Grand Rapids, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CRYSTAL LAKE vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Crystal Lake, Illinois vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 12.8% cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $113,402 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Crystal Lake, Illinois

Crystal Lake, IL vs. Grand Rapids, MI

Compared to Crystal Lake, Grand Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

25.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% higher

Commute

23.7% lower

Health

16.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Crystal Lake, Illinois vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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