Lima, Ohio vs. Ionia, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ionia, Michigan is 11.6% more expensive than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $55,777 in Ionia, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ionia, Michigan is more expensive than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Ionia
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs. Ionia, MI
Compared to Lima, Ionia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower