What is a pro or con of living in Grand Rapids, Michigancompared to Batesville, Indiana?

Childcare is 54% more expensive in Grand Rapids.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Rapids, Michigan copmared to Batesville, Indiana?

A salary of $130,000 in Batesville, Indiana should increase to $137,530 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.

BATESVILLE vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Batesville, Indiana vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 5.8% more expensive than Batesville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $137,530 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Batesville, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Batesville, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
54% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Batesville, Indiana

Batesville, IN vs. Grand Rapids, MI

Compared to Batesville, Grand Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.8% higher

Commute

32.8% higher

Health

4.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Batesville, Indiana vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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