East Lansing, Michigan vs. Mitchell, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mitchell, South Dakota is 11.5% cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $48,659 in Mitchell, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mitchell, South Dakota is cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Mitchell
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Mitchell, SD
Compared to East Lansing, Mitchell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher