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Cost of Living Calculator - East Lansing, Michigan vs Boston, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 70.1% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $452,328 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Boston
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs Boston, MA
Compared to East Lansing, Boston is:
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  70.1% higher
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  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.5% higher
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  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
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  Personal
  32.4% higher
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