Cost of Living Calculator - Martinez, California vs East Lansing, Michigan


The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 41.8% cheaper than Martinez, California.

You would need a salary of $43,675 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinez, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Martinez, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Martinez, California
Martinez, CA vs East Lansing, MI
Compared to Martinez, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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