Fort Collins, Colorado vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 22.7% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $347,815 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Fort Collins, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower