What is a pro or con of living in East Grand Rapids, Michigancompared to Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

Transportation is 18% more expensive in East Grand Rapids.

What salary do I need to live in East Grand Rapids, Michigan copmared to Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina should increase to $51,767 in East 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.

CHAPEL HILL vs. EAST GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is 3.5% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,767 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, East Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
18% more expensive in East Grand Rapids
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Chapel Hill, NC vs. East Grand Rapids, MI

Compared to Chapel Hill, East Grand Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

2.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.0% lower

Commute

18.4% higher

Health

20.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chapel Hill, NC vs. East Grand Rapids, MI

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