Elmwood Park, Illinois vs. Grand Haven, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Haven, Michigan is 13.7% cheaper than Elmwood Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,143 in Grand Haven, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmwood Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Haven, Michigan is cheaper than Elmwood Park, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% cheaper in Grand Haven
than in Elmwood Park, Illinois
Elmwood Park, IL vs. Grand Haven, MI
Compared to Elmwood Park, Grand Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower