Austin, Texas vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 30.3% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,609 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Austin, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower