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SEATTLE vs. EAST LANSING
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$18,277
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
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
12.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
71.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
41.3% higher
Commute
36.4% lower
Health
0.3% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
18.8% lower
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