Johnston, Iowa vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 18.4% cheaper than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $122,430 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Lansing
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Johnston, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher