Los Angeles, California vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 48.8% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $92,145 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Los Angeles, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  47.1% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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