2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Barrington, IL vs Grosse Pointe, MI

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Is it cheaper to live in Grosse Pointe or is it cheaper to live in Barrington?
- Grosse Pointe is 13.2% less expensive than Barrington.

Which city has more affordable housing, Grosse Pointe or Barrington?
- Grosse Pointe housing costs are 11.5% less expensive than Barrington housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Barrington or is Health Care more affordable in Grosse Pointe.
- Health related expenses are 7.0% less in Grosse Pointe.
 Barrington, ILGrosse Pointe, MIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock91.8100
 Food & Groceries103.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock81.8100
 Housing161.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$381,400$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock151.4100
 Miscellaneous140.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Barrington    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Beautiful gated community with lake, golf course with restaurant and tennis courts.   More

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The best thing in Barrington is the Metra Train, which will take you 50 minutes to Chicago Eastbound or you can take the train to historic Woodstock! Otherwise, you  More

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Over 17 years ago

Very Nice if you like the change of  More

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Reviews for Grosse Pointe    1 Reviews

I logged on to see if GP would be a great place for a business and saw Kyle talking about Pleasantville...Here's my response. I just logged on to find a place close  More

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