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
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher