Cost of Living Calculator - East Lansing, Michigan vs Indianapolis, Indiana


The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 5.9% cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $77,665 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs Indianapolis, IN
Compared to East Lansing, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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