Montpelier, Vermont vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 9.6% cheaper than Montpelier, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $45,190 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Montpelier, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Montpelier, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier, VT vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Montpelier, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% lower
      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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower