Gurnee, Illinois vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 8.1% cheaper than Gurnee, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $137,834 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Gurnee, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Gurnee, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Gurnee, Illinois
Gurnee, IL vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Gurnee, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower