Athens, Ohio vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 1.0% cheaper than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $74,244 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Athens, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
59% more expensive in Lansing
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Athens, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  59.3% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher