Ottumwa, Iowa vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 13.4% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,711 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Lansing
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Ottumwa, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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