East Lansing, Michigan vs. Vallejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vallejo, California is 44.6% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $72,284 in Vallejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vallejo, California is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Vallejo
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Vallejo, CA
Compared to East Lansing, Vallejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  41.5% higher
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher