Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 6.5% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $88,390 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in East Lansing
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Milwaukee, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher