Austin, Texas vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 39.3% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $24,904 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Lansing
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Austin, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower