Cost of Living Calculator - Grand Rapids, Michigan vs Lorain, Ohio


The cost of living in Lorain, Ohio is 20.8% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $39,609 in Lorain, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lorain, Ohio is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Lorain
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs Lorain, OH
Compared to Grand Rapids, Lorain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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