Carmel, Indiana vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 21.2% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $51,205 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Carmel, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower