Bethesda, Maryland vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 52.0% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $26,897 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Bethesda, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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