Peru, Illinois vs. Ionia, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ionia, Michigan is 10.0% more expensive than Peru, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $82,531 in Ionia, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Peru, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ionia, Michigan is more expensive than Peru, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Ionia
than in Peru, Illinois
Peru, IL vs. Ionia, MI
Compared to Peru, Ionia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  61.6% higher
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower