Olympia, Washington vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 29.8% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,023 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Lansing
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Olympia, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.2% higher
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower