Escondido, California vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 38.0% cheaper than Escondido, California.

You would need a salary of $30,975 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Escondido, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Escondido, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Escondido, California
Escondido, CA vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Escondido, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower