Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 7.4% cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $64,806 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Lansing
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Indianapolis, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower