East Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Highwood, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highwood, Illinois is 12.6% cheaper than East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $34,971 in Highwood, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highwood, Illinois is cheaper than East Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Highwood
than in East Grand Rapids, Michigan
East Grand Rapids, MI vs. Highwood, IL
Compared to East Grand Rapids, Highwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher