Baltimore, Maryland vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 1.2% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $45,871 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Baltimore, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower