Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs East Grand Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is 2.5% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $112,106 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in East Grand Rapids
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs East Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Evanston, East Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower

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