Lake Tapps, Washington vs. Muskegon, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muskegon, Michigan is 46.5% cheaper than Lake Tapps, Washington.

You would need a salary of $26,765 in Muskegon, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Tapps, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muskegon, Michigan is cheaper than Lake Tapps, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Muskegon
than in Lake Tapps, Washington
Lake Tapps, WA vs. Muskegon, MI
Compared to Lake Tapps, Muskegon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.5% higher
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower

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