East Lansing, Michigan vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 2.3% cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $80,091 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
20% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to East Lansing, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower