Atlanta, Georgia vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 17.6% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $39,576 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Atlanta, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower