Lansing, Michigan vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 21.8% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $79,141 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Tucson
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Lansing, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher