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EAST LANSING vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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East Lansing, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
19.1%
more expensive
than East Lansing, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$476,248
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Chicago
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to East Lansing, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
19.1% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
1.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
10.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.5% lower
Commute
58.5% higher
Health
0.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
10.1% higher
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