Elmhurst, Illinois vs. East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is 3.5% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,233 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in East Grand Rapids
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. East Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Elmhurst, East Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower