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PALO ALTO vs. EAST LANSING
Cost of Living Comparison
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Palo Alto, California vs. East Lansing, Michigan
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is
79.2%
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California.
You would need a salary of
$41,682
in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Palo Alto, East Lansing is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
79.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
23.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
93.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.1% higher
Commute
37.8% lower
Health
18.4% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
7.9% lower
Cost of Food
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