East Lansing, Michigan vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 100.8% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $291,125 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
327% more expensive in Irvine
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to East Lansing, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.8% higher
      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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  316.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher