Ithaca, New York vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 8.3% cheaper than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $45,833 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Ithaca, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower