Cost of Living Calculator - Lansing, Michigan vs Calais, Maine


The cost of living in Calais, Maine is 2.5% cheaper than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $48,728 in Calais, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calais, Maine is cheaper than Lansing, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Calais
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs Calais, ME
Compared to Lansing, Calais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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