Seattle, Washington vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 46.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,754 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Seattle, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.3% higher
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower