East Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. South Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Elgin, Illinois is 21.3% cheaper than East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $59,013 in South Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than East Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in South Elgin
than in East Grand Rapids, Michigan
East Grand Rapids, MI vs. South Elgin, IL
Compared to East Grand Rapids, South Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher