Mobile, Alabama vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 8.8% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $54,403 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in East Lansing
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Mobile, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher