What is a pro or con of living in Grand Rapids, Michigancompared to Madison Heights, Michigan?

Childcare is 24% cheaper in Grand Rapids.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Rapids, Michigan copmared to Madison Heights, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Madison Heights, Michigan could decrease to $48,694 in Grand Rapids, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MADISON HEIGHTS vs. GRAND RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Madison Heights, Michigan vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 2.6% cheaper than Madison Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $48,694 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison Heights, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Madison Heights, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
24% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Madison Heights, Michigan

Madison Heights, MI vs. Grand Rapids, MI

Compared to Madison Heights, Grand Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

18.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.9% higher

Commute

22.2% lower

Health

1.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Madison Heights, Michigan vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Madison Heights, MI vs. Grand Rapids, MI

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