Birmingham, Alabama vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 3.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $155,746 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Lansing
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Birmingham, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher