East Tawas, Michigan vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 2.9% more expensive than East Tawas, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $77,160 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in East Tawas, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than East Tawas, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
60% more expensive in Lansing
than in East Tawas, Michigan
East Tawas, MI vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to East Tawas, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher