Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Grand Haven, Michigan


The cost of living in Grand Haven, Michigan is 11.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,341 in Grand Haven, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Haven, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% cheaper in Grand Haven
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Grand Haven, MI
Compared to Chicago, Grand Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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