Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Saugatuck, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saugatuck, Michigan is 26.5% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,477 in Saugatuck, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saugatuck, Michigan is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Saugatuck
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Saugatuck, MI
Compared to Lake Forest, Saugatuck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower