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ELGIN vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison
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Elgin, Illinois vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is
2.3%
cheaper
than Elgin, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$161,217
in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is
cheaper
than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Elgin, Grand Rapids is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
2.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
1.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
14.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.1% higher
Commute
4.6% higher
Health
12.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
5.4% lower
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