New Palestine, Indiana vs. Big Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Rapids, Michigan is 25.2% cheaper than New Palestine, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $37,412 in Big Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in New Palestine, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than New Palestine, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Big Rapids
than in New Palestine, Indiana
New Palestine, IN vs. Big Rapids, MI
Compared to New Palestine, Big Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower