What is a pro or con of living in East Grand Rapids, Michigancompared to Des Plaines, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 100% more expensive in East Grand Rapids.

What salary do I need to live in East Grand Rapids, Michigan copmared to Des Plaines, Illinois?

A salary of $100,000 in Des Plaines, Illinois should increase to $113,839 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DES PLAINES vs. EAST GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Des Plaines, Illinois vs. East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is 13.8% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $113,839 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, East Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in East Grand Rapids
than in Des Plaines, Illinois

Des Plaines, IL vs. East Grand Rapids, MI

Compared to Des Plaines, East Grand Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

57.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% higher

Commute

22.3% lower

Health

7.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.5% lower

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Des Plaines, Illinois vs. East Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Des Plaines, IL vs. East Grand Rapids, MI

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