Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Pennsylvania is 7.4% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $138,939 in Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Chester
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Chester, PA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher