Lansing, Michigan vs. Ontario, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ontario, California is 61.5% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $298,683 in Ontario, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ontario, California is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
355% more expensive in Ontario
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Ontario, CA
Compared to Lansing, Ontario is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.5% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  392.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher