Naperville, Illinois vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 26.5% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,111 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Naperville, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower