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DETROIT vs. LANSING
Cost of Living Comparison
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Detroit, Michigan vs. Lansing, Michigan
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is
11.4%
cheaper
than Detroit, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$1,772
in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is
cheaper
than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% cheaper in Lansing
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Detroit, Lansing is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
11.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
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Food
2.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
60.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.8% higher
Commute
46.8% lower
Health
7.5% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
1.0% higher
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