Cost of Living Calculator - East Lansing, Michigan vs Charleston, Illinois


The cost of living in Charleston, Illinois is 21.5% cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $58,869 in Charleston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, Illinois is cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Charleston
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs Charleston, IL
Compared to East Lansing, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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