Lansing, Michigan vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 113.5% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $106,743 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
548% more expensive in Seattle
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Lansing, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.5% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  728.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% lower
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% higher