Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 11.2% cheaper than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $288,644 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Lansing
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Bettendorf, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher