New York, New York vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 46.5% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $26,750 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in East Lansing
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to New York, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.4% lower
  Commute
  51.7% lower
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower