Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Lake Orion, Michigan


The cost of living in Lake Orion, Michigan is 2.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $151,537 in Lake Orion, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Orion, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
15% cheaper in Lake Orion
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Lake Orion, MI
Compared to Chicago, Lake Orion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% lower
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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