Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Oak Lawn, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Lawn, Illinois is 14.9% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $57,430 in Oak Lawn, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Lawn, Illinois is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
58% more expensive in Oak Lawn
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Oak Lawn, IL
Compared to Grand Rapids, Oak Lawn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  45.3% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher