Des Moines, Washington vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 31.7% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,167 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Des Moines, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.8% higher
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower