Davis, California vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 41.4% cheaper than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $26,357 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Davis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Davis, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower