What is a pro or con of living in Lake Forest, Californiacompared to Rochester Hills, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 131% more expensive in Lake Forest.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Forest, California copmared to Rochester Hills, Michigan?

A salary of $75,000 in Rochester Hills, Michigan should increase to $109,738 in Lake Forest, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ROCHESTER HILLS vs. LAKE FOREST
Cost of Living Comparison

Rochester Hills, Michigan vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 46.3% more expensive than Rochester Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $109,738 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Rochester Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Rochester Hills, Michigan

Rochester Hills, MI vs. Lake Forest, CA

Compared to Rochester Hills, Lake Forest is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

119.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.0% higher

Commute

6.5% lower

Health

16.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Rochester Hills, Michigan vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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