East Lansing, Michigan vs. Rome, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rome, Georgia is 10.3% cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $98,659 in Rome, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rome, Georgia is cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Rome
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Rome, GA
Compared to East Lansing, Rome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower