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PORTLAND vs. EAST LANSING
Cost of Living Comparison
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Portland, Oregon vs. East Lansing, Michigan
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is
31.9%
cheaper
than Portland, Oregon.
You would need a salary of
$34,063
in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is
cheaper
than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Portland, East Lansing is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
31.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
7.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
50.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
21.7% higher
Commute
32.7% lower
Health
3.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
13.9% lower
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