East Lansing, Michigan vs. Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake St. Louis, Missouri is 10.6% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,851 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Lake St. Louis
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Lake St. Louis, MO
Compared to East Lansing, Lake St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher