Aurora, Illinois vs. Walled Lake, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walled Lake, Michigan is 5.8% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,918 in Walled Lake, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walled Lake, Michigan is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% more expensive in Walled Lake
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Walled Lake, MI
Compared to Aurora, Walled Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher