Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 0.8% cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $74,422 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Sioux Falls, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower