Fairfax Station, Virginia vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 44.7% cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $55,303 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Fairfax Station, VA vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Fairfax Station, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower