Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit Lakes, Minnesota vs Lansing, Michigan


The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 10.0% cheaper than Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $67,526 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Lansing
than in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Detroit Lakes, MN vs Lansing, MI
Compared to Detroit Lakes, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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