Cost of Living Calculator - Blacksburg, Virginia vs East Lansing, Michigan


The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 5.5% cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $89,730 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs East Lansing, MI
Compared to Blacksburg, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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