Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 25.1% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $37,429 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Lansing
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Philadelphia, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower