Charleston, South Carolina vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 28.4% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $35,792 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Lansing
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Charleston, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower