Knoxville, Tennessee vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 0.7% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $302,009 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
58% more expensive in East Lansing
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Knoxville, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher