Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Elk Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Rapids, Michigan is 10.5% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $71,579 in Elk Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Elk Rapids
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Elk Rapids, MI
Compared to Colorado Springs, Elk Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher