Lansing, Michigan vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 12.1% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,043 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Lansing, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% higher
      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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower