Amherst, Ohio vs. Lake City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake City, Michigan is 6.2% cheaper than Amherst, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $98,493 in Lake City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake City, Michigan is cheaper than Amherst, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Lake City
than in Amherst, Ohio
Amherst, OH vs. Lake City, MI
Compared to Amherst, Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower