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TRAVERSE CITY vs. LAKE FOREST
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Traverse City, Michigan vs. Lake Forest, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is
62.6%
more expensive
than Traverse City, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$81,321
in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is
more expensive
than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Traverse City, Lake Forest is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
62.6% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
11.8% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
179.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.9% lower
Commute
20.7% higher
Health
17.2% higher
Taxes
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Personal
9.2% higher
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