Starkville, Mississippi vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 10.0% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $49,500 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in East Lansing
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Starkville, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher