Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 36.0% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $67,989 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Grand Rapids, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  43.4% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher