Lansing, Michigan vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 4.1% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $52,036 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Springfield
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Lansing, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower