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


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 76.7% more expensive than Mason, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $88,341 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Mason, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
297% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Mason, Michigan
Mason, MI vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Mason, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.7% higher
      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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  322.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher

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