Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Michigan vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 17.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $362,786 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Birmingham, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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