What is a pro or con of living in Lake Los Angeles, Californiacompared to East Lansing, Michigan?

Transportation is 83% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Los Angeles, California copmared to East Lansing, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in East Lansing, Michigan should increase to $59,645 in Lake Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

EAST LANSING vs. LAKE LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

East Lansing, Michigan vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 19.3% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $59,645 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
83% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, MI vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA

Compared to East Lansing, Lake Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.0% higher

Commute

83.8% higher

Health

1.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.1% higher

Cost of Food

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East Lansing, Michigan vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

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