Defiance, Ohio vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 27.4% more expensive than Defiance, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $43,316 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Defiance, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than Defiance, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in East Lansing
than in Defiance, Ohio
Defiance, OH vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Defiance, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher