Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Howell, Michigan


The cost of living in Howell, Michigan is 34.8% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $48,893 in Howell, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Howell, Michigan is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Howell
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Howell, MI
Compared to Lake Forest, Howell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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