Decatur, Illinois vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 30.7% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,993 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Decatur, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% higher
      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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher