Lakewood, Colorado vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 39.5% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $45,381 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Lansing
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Lakewood, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower