Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 18.5% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $61,089 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Gary
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Gary, IN
Compared to Grand Rapids, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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