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


The cost of living in Forest Park, Illinois is 18.3% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $118,328 in Forest Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Park, Illinois is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Forest Park
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs Forest Park, IL
Compared to Grand Rapids, Forest Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% higher
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher

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