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

Median Home Cost is 31% cheaper in Grand Rapids.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Arlington Heights, Illinois could decrease to $38,711 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.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 22.6% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,711 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Arlington Heights, IL vs. Grand Rapids, MI

Compared to Arlington Heights, Grand Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

49.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.5% higher

Commute

24.5% lower

Health

7.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington Heights, IL vs. Grand Rapids, MI

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