Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Grand Rapids, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Wisconsin is 24.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,634 in Grand Rapids, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Wisconsin is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Grand Rapids, WI
Compared to Chicago, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  46.2% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.