Brookings, South Dakota vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 7.4% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $107,381 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in East Lansing
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Brookings, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower