Cost of Living Calculator - Prospect Heights, Illinois vs Grand Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 18.8% cheaper than Prospect Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,615 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Prospect Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Prospect Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Prospect Heights, Illinois
Prospect Heights, IL vs Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Prospect Heights, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower

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