Oak Park, Illinois vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $0 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Oak Park, 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower