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EAST GRAND RAPIDS vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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East Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
10.6%
cheaper
than East Grand Rapids, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$268,276
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than East Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Chicago
than in East Grand Rapids, Michigan
East Grand Rapids, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to East Grand Rapids, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
10.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
1.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
41.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.2% lower
Commute
41.6% higher
Health
8.4% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
9.3% higher
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