Winnetka, Illinois vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 58.4% cheaper than Winnetka, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $124,768 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Winnetka, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Winnetka, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Winnetka, Illinois
Winnetka, IL vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Winnetka, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower