Albany, New York vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 18.5% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $228,062 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Lansing
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Albany, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower