Cost of Living Calculator - Johnston, Iowa vs East Lansing, Michigan


The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 6.3% cheaper than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $46,833 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs East Lansing, MI
Compared to Johnston, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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