Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 3.9% cheaper than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,044 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Lansing
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Council Bluffs, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower