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A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

EAST LANSING vs. UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH JOHNSTOWN
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East Lansing, Michigan vs. University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Q: What is a pro or con of living in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvaniacompared to East Lansing, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 57% cheaper in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown.

Q: What salary do I need to live in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania copmared to East Lansing, Michigan?

A salary of $75,000 in East Lansing, Michigan could decrease to $62,611 in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania is 16.5% cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $62,611 in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown
than in East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, MI vs. University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown, PA

Compared to East Lansing, University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

66.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% lower

Commute

4.6% higher

Health

15.0% higher

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Personal

4.2% higher

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East Lansing, Michigan vs. University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania

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