Lapeer, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 17.9% more expensive than Lapeer, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $82,525 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lapeer, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Lapeer, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Chicago
than in Lapeer, Michigan
Lapeer, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Lapeer, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher