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


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 41.6% more expensive than Troy, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $106,199 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Troy, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Troy, Michigan
Troy, MI vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Troy, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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