Salem, Massachusetts vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 37.1% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,728 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Lansing
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Salem, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower