Romulus, Michigan vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 0.7% more expensive than Romulus, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $50,335 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Romulus, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than Romulus, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in East Lansing
than in Romulus, Michigan
Romulus, MI vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Romulus, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% higher
      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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher