Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 28.1% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,944 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Elmhurst, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower