East Lansing, Michigan vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 41.7% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $141,685 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Denver
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Denver, CO
Compared to East Lansing, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher