East Lansing, Michigan vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 2.7% cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $48,670 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Salem
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Salem, VA
Compared to East Lansing, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher