Wasilla, Alaska vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 19.8% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $80,249 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Wasilla, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower