Allendale, Michigan vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 6.3% cheaper than Allendale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $46,833 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Allendale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Allendale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Allendale, Michigan
Allendale, MI vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Allendale, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower