East Lansing, Michigan vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 95.3% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $136,741 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to East Lansing, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.3% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  89.1% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher