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


The cost of living in Birmingham, Michigan is 15.1% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,449 in Birmingham, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Michigan is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Birmingham, MI
Compared to Lake Forest, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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