What is a pro or con of living in Grand Rapids, Michigancompared to Algonquin, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 25% cheaper in Grand Rapids.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Rapids, Michigan copmared to Algonquin, Illinois?

A salary of $35,000 in Algonquin, Illinois could decrease to $29,058 in Grand Rapids, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALGONQUIN vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Algonquin, Illinois vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 17.0% cheaper than Algonquin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $29,058 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Algonquin, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Algonquin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Algonquin, Illinois

Algonquin, IL vs. Grand Rapids, MI

Compared to Algonquin, Grand Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

34.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

28.0% lower

Health

16.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Algonquin, Illinois vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Algonquin, IL vs. Grand Rapids, MI

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