Indianapolis, Indiana vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 6.2% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $65,870 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in East Lansing
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Indianapolis, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower