Hoffman Estates, Illinois vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 16.6% cheaper than Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,237 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Hoffman Estates, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Hoffman Estates, IL vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Hoffman Estates, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower