East Lansing, Michigan vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 1.7% cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $49,169 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Detroit
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to East Lansing, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  104.0% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
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  Personal
  0.6% lower
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