Chicago, Illinois vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 16.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,391 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Chicago, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
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  Personal
  9.1% lower
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