Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Homewood, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homewood, Illinois is 7.6% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $150,637 in Homewood, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homewood, Illinois is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
58% more expensive in Homewood
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Homewood, IL
Compared to Grand Rapids, Homewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% higher
      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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher