Rockford, Illinois vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 18.1% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,555 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Grand_Rapids, MI
Compared to Rockford, Grand_Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher