Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 0.7% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $49,670 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Albuquerque, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher