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GRAND RAPIDS vs. CHICAGO
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Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
20.0%
more expensive
than Grand Rapids, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$55,200
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Chicago
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Grand Rapids, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
20.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
39.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.1% lower
Commute
45.6% higher
Health
8.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
8.7% higher
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