Chicago, Illinois vs. Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan is 1.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,255 in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
22% cheaper in Grosse Pointe Woods
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Compared to Chicago, Grosse Pointe Woods is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower