Gainesville, Florida vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 12.7% cheaper than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $43,667 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Lansing
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Gainesville, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher