Lake Orion, Michigan vs. Michigan City, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Michigan City, Indiana is 29.3% cheaper than Lake Orion, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $35,333 in Michigan City, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Orion, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan City, Indiana is cheaper than Lake Orion, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Michigan City
than in Lake Orion, Michigan
Lake Orion, MI vs. Michigan City, IN
Compared to Lake Orion, Michigan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower