Sunnyvale, California vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 67.8% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $16,078 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Sunnyvale, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.8% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower