Columbus, Ohio vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 9.0% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $45,486 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Lansing
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Columbus, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% lower
      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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher