Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs South Lyon, Michigan


The cost of living in South Lyon, Michigan is 7.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,796 in South Lyon, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lyon, Michigan is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in South Lyon
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs South Lyon, MI
Compared to Chicago, South Lyon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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