East Lansing, Michigan vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 21.2% cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $59,119 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Dayton
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East_Lansing, MI vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to East_Lansing, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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