Freeport, Illinois vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 28.1% more expensive than Freeport, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,062 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Freeport, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than Freeport, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in East Lansing
than in Freeport, Illinois
Freeport, IL vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Freeport, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower