East Lansing, Michigan vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 86.0% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $279,047 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Seattle
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to East Lansing, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.0% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% lower
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% higher