Bloomington, Indiana vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 2.0% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $102,036 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
33% more expensive in East Lansing
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Bloomington, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower