Cost of Living Calculator - Grand Rapids, Michigan vs Western Springs, Illinois


The cost of living in Western Springs, Illinois is 55.3% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $116,524 in Western Springs, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Western Springs, Illinois is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Western Springs
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs Western Springs, IL
Compared to Grand Rapids, Western Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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