Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Park, Illinois vs Grand Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 15.5% cheaper than Forest Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,257 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Forest Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Forest Park, Illinois
Forest Park, IL vs Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Forest Park, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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