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


The cost of living in Macomb, Michigan is 30.7% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $117,839 in Macomb, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Macomb, Michigan is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Macomb
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Macomb, MI
Compared to Lake Forest, Macomb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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