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Cost of Living Calculator - East Lansing, Michigan vs Lake Forest, Illinois

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 74.7% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $131,042 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to East Lansing, Lake Forest is:
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  74.7% higher
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  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.1% higher
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  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
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  Personal
  13.1% higher
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