Rochester, New York vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 5.5% cheaper than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $70,853 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Lansing
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Rochester, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower