Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Rochester, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Michigan is 25.6% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,183 in Rochester, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Michigan is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Rochester
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Rochester, MI
Compared to Lake Forest, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower