Cost of Living Calculator - Lansing, Michigan vs Cairo, Illinois


The cost of living in Cairo, Illinois is 9.2% cheaper than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $45,435 in Cairo, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cairo, Illinois is cheaper than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Cairo
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs Cairo, IL
Compared to Lansing, Cairo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  47.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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