Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Grand Haven, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Haven, Michigan is 39.7% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,279 in Grand Haven, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Haven, Michigan is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Grand Haven
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Grand Haven, MI
Compared to Lake Forest, Grand Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower