Cost of Living Calculator - Lead, South Dakota vs East Lansing, Michigan


The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 5.4% more expensive than Lead, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $79,031 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lead, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than Lead, South Dakota
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
70% more expensive in East Lansing
than in Lead, South Dakota
Lead, SD vs East Lansing, MI
Compared to Lead, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  39.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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