Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Skokie, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skokie, Illinois is 27.6% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $63,799 in Skokie, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skokie, Illinois is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Skokie
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Skokie, IL
Compared to Grand Rapids, Skokie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher