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

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 87.8% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $187,843 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
365% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Kalamazoo, Lake Forest is:
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  87.8% higher
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  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  544.7% higher
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  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
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  Personal
  22.7% higher
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