Dover, Delaware vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 15.8% cheaper than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $42,122 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Lansing
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Dover, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower