College Station, Texas vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 1.9% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $88,671 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
24% more expensive in East Lansing
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to College Station, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher