Grand Prairie, Texas vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 10.8% cheaper than Grand Prairie, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,609 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Grand Prairie, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie, TX vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Grand Prairie, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower