Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 10.8% cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lansing
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Harrisburg, 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower