Bemidji, Minnesota vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 22.6% more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $61,277 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in East Lansing
than in Bemidji, Minnesota
Bemidji, MN vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Bemidji, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% higher
      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)
  52.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher