East Lansing, Michigan vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 7.8% cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $46,120 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Rochester
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East_Lansing, MI vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to East_Lansing, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher