Park Ridge, Illinois vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 27.9% cheaper than Park Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,031 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Park Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge, IL vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Park Ridge, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower