East Lansing, Michigan vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 2.0% cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $29,401 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
25% cheaper in Bloomington
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to East Lansing, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher