Cost of Living Calculator - East Lansing, Michigan vs Madison, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 12.4% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $69,698 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Madison
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs Madison, WI
Compared to East Lansing, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher

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