What is a pro or con of living in Lower Lake, Californiacompared to Manistee, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in Lower Lake.

What salary do I need to live in Lower Lake, California copmared to Manistee, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Manistee, Michigan should increase to $70,991 in Lower Lake, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MANISTEE vs. LOWER LAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Manistee, Michigan vs. Lower Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lower Lake, California is 42.0% more expensive than Manistee, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $70,991 in Lower Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manistee, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lower Lake, California is more expensive than Manistee, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Lower Lake
than in Manistee, Michigan

Manistee, MI vs. Lower Lake, CA

Compared to Manistee, Lower Lake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

107.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.3% higher

Commute

26.3% higher

Health

44.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Manistee, Michigan vs. Lower Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Manistee, MI vs. Lower Lake, CA

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