Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 23.2% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $26,865 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Lansing
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Raleigh, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower