Lake Zurich, Illinois vs. South Haven, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Haven, Michigan is 11.5% cheaper than Lake Zurich, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $4,423 in South Haven, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Haven, Michigan is cheaper than Lake Zurich, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in South Haven
than in Lake Zurich, Illinois
Lake Zurich, IL vs. South Haven, MI
Compared to Lake Zurich, South Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower