Brownsville, Texas vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 7.1% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $96,376 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
70% more expensive in Lansing
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Brownsville, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.5% higher